Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School vs Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1266 of 1,636 | #339 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12725 of 15,697 | #3627 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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 | Leeds | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kirkstall-st-stephens.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.linthwaite-ardron.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 27.4).
- •Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
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 Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School better than Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School ranks higher (71.5 vs 27.4 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 Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School and Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School: 201. Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School and Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School is 1266th of 1,636 and Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is 339th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).