Horsforth School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 637 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Horsforth School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 366 | #747 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #390 of 4,090 | #7737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,837 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,837 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | www.stmaryshorsforth.org |
The verdict
- •Horsforth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 51.1).
- •Horsforth School is the larger school with 1,837 students compared with 210.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
On the Success Index (England), Horsforth School ranks higher (86.2 vs 51.1 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 Horsforth School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
About 637 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsforth School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horsforth School is 19th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is 747th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).