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Norland CE School vs St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNorland CE School
Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber
Success Index (England)
74
Top 25%
83
Top 25%
Region rank#288 of 1,636#146 of 1,636
National rank#3206 of 15,697#1778 of 15,697
SectorLocal authorityLocal authority
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeAges 4โ€“11Ages 4โ€“11
Students6161
Pupils on roll6161
Free school meals19.7%4.9%
Capacity filled58.1%58.1%
KS2 expected standard (RWM)80%83%
KS2 higher standard (RWM)10%8%
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Attainment 8โ€“โ€“
Progress 8โ€“โ€“
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townSowerby BridgeSowerby Bridge
regionYorkshire and the HumberYorkshire and the Humber
Websitewww.norland.calderdale.sch.ukwww.st-marys.calderdale.sch.uk/

The verdict

  • โ€ขSt Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 73.8).
  • โ€ขSt Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 80%).
  • โ€ขNorland CE School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).

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 Norland CE School better than St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?

On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School ranks higher (82.6 vs 73.8 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 Norland CE School and St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?

About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Which has the better Pupils on roll?

Norland CE School: 61. St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

How do Norland CE School and St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Norland CE School is 288th of 1,636 and St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is 146th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).