Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs Ryecroft Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryecroft Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,636 | #1539 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14970 of 15,697 | #14973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Pontefract | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hfsm.bkcat.co.uk/ | www.ryecroftpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (12.6 vs 12.6).
- •Ryecroft Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 35%).
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 Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than Ryecroft Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Ryecroft Primary Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 199. Ryecroft Primary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Ryecroft Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1537th of 1,636 and Ryecroft Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).