Horsforth School vs St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 322 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horsforth School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,837 students
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Horsforth School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 366 | #466 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #390 of 4,090 | #5102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,837 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,837 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.9 | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.horsforthschool.org | stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horsforth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 63.7).
- •Horsforth School is the larger school with 1,837 students compared with 401.
- •Horsforth School is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Horsforth School better than St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horsforth School ranks higher (86.2 vs 63.7 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 Horsforth School and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsforth School: 1,837. St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsforth School and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horsforth School is 19th of 366 and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 466th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).