Moldgreen Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
338 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
| Measure | Moldgreen Community Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #990 of 1,636 | #1129 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9980 of 15,697 | #11506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 338 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moldgreenprimary.co.uk | www.stjosephscps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Moldgreen Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 33.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 55%).
- •Moldgreen Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Moldgreen Community Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 310.
- •Moldgreen Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Moldgreen Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moldgreen Community Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 33.7 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 Moldgreen Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moldgreen Community Primary School: 338. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moldgreen Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moldgreen Community Primary School is 990th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 1129th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).