Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy LEEDS, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #622 of 1,636 | #1338 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6646 of 15,697 | #13417 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 55% |
| 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 | LEEDS | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holynameprimary.org.uk | www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 23.8).
- •Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 55%).
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 23.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
About 34 km in a straight line, between LEEDS and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy: 204. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is 622nd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is 1338th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).