Holywell Green Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Green Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Elland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Holywell Green Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,636 | #1482 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6271 of 15,697 | #14512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 134 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Halifax | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holywellgreenschool.co.uk | www.stpatselland.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holywell Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 16.5).
- •Holywell Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 33%).
- •Holywell Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Holywell Green Primary School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 106.
- •Holywell Green Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy 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 Holywell Green Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Green Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 16.5 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 Holywell Green Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Elland in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Green Primary School: 134. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Green Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holywell Green Primary School is 583rd of 1,636 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is 1482nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).