Highgate Primary Academy vs St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Primary Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Highgate Primary Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #805 of 1,636 | #281 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8363 of 15,697 | #3151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 327 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreahighgate.org | www.stbernadettesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 48.3).
- •Highgate Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 74%).
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 2%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate Primary Academy better than St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highgate Primary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate Primary Academy: 327. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate Primary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highgate Primary Academy is 805th of 1,636 and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is 281st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).