Keresforth Primary School vs St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keresforth Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Brighouse · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
224 students
| Measure | Keresforth Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #410 of 1,636 | #578 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4387 of 15,697 | #6235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | Barnsley | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.keresforthprimary.org.uk | www.standrews.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Keresforth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 58.2).
- •Keresforth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Keresforth Primary School better than St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Keresforth Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 58.2 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 Keresforth Primary School and St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keresforth Primary School: 224. St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keresforth Primary School and St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Keresforth Primary School is 410th of 1,636 and St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is 578th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).