Mount St Mary's Catholic High School vs Richmond Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 522 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
Richmond Hill Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
| Measure | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Richmond Hill Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 366 | #1553 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2002 of 4,090 | #15057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 943 | 651 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 651 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mountstmarys.org/ | www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 11.9).
- •Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 651.
- •Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school while Richmond Hill 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 Mount St Mary's Catholic High School better than Richmond Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 11.9 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 Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and Richmond Hill Academy?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School: 943. Richmond Hill Academy: 651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and Richmond Hill Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is 168th of 366 and Richmond Hill Academy is 1553rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).