Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Lawnswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
LEEDS · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Lawnswood School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,307 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy LEEDS, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lawnswood School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #622 of 1,636 | #250 of 366 |
| National rank | #6646 of 15,697 | #2804 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 204 | 1,307 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,307 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | LEEDS | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holynameprimary.org.uk | www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 32.9).
- •Lawnswood School is the larger school with 1,307 students compared with 204.
- •Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Lawnswood School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Name Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Lawnswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 32.9 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 Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy and Lawnswood School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between LEEDS and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy: 204. Lawnswood School: 1,307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy and Lawnswood School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is 622nd of 1,636 and Lawnswood School is 250th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).