Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy vs Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Liversedge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #857 of 1,636 | #588 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8792 of 15,697 | #6303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Heckmondwike | Liversedge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holyspiritprimary.co.uk | www.norristhorpeprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 46.4).
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 211.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is a academy school while Norristhorpe Junior and Infant 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 Spirit Catholic Primary Academy better than Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School ranks higher (57.8 vs 46.4 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 Spirit Catholic Primary Academy and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Liversedge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy: 211. Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is 857th of 1,636 and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School is 588th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).