Horbury Primary Academy vs St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
| Measure | Horbury Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #298 of 1,636 | #139 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3273 of 15,697 | #1671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 435 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 21% |
| 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.horburyprimary.accordmat.org | www.stig.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 73.4).
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 78%).
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Horbury Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 138.
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 Primary Academy better than St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ignatius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 73.4 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 Horbury Primary Academy and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Primary Academy: 435. St Ignatius Catholic Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Primary Academy and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Primary Academy is 298th of 1,636 and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is 139th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).