Holycroft Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 478 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holycroft Primary School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Holycroft Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1176 of 1,636 | #767 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11931 of 15,697 | #7929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 336 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holycroftprimary.org.uk | sjk.bcwcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 31.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •Holycroft Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 327.
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 Holycroft Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 31.5 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 Holycroft Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holycroft Primary School: 336. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holycroft Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holycroft Primary School is 1176th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 767th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).