Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy vs Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
125 students
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
| Measure | Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 1,636 | #1273 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #721 of 15,697 | #12793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 125 | 369 |
| Pupils on roll | 125 | 369 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.horburybridgeacademy.co.uk | www.st-peters.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 27.1).
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 52%).
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 125.
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a academy school while Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy better than Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 27.1 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy and Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy: 125. Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School: 369. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy and Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is 63rd of 1,636 and Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is 1273rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).