Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School vs Spring Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Spring Bank Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Spring Bank Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1266 of 1,636 | #562 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12725 of 15,697 | #6102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 20% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kirkstall-st-stephens.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.springbankprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Spring Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 27.4).
- •Spring Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Spring Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 187.
- •Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School is a local authority school while Spring Bank Primary School is a academy 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 Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School better than Spring Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Spring Bank Primary School ranks higher (58.8 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 Spring Bank Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School: 201. Spring Bank Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School and Spring Bank Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School is 1266th of 1,636 and Spring Bank Primary School is 562nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).