Northowram Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northowram Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Northowram Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,636 | #236 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5670 of 15,697 | #2695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | northowram.calderdale.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 60.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 70%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Northowram Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 137.
- •Northowram 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 Northowram Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (76.8 vs 60.9 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 Northowram Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northowram Primary School: 451. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northowram Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Northowram Primary School is 521st of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 236th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).