Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School vs Pudsey Waterloo Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Pudsey Waterloo Primary
Pudsey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
| Measure | Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pudsey Waterloo Primary Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #987 of 1,636 | #867 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9955 of 15,697 | #8843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pudseyboltonroyd.org | www.pudseywaterloo.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pudsey Waterloo Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 40.9).
- •Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Pudsey Waterloo Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 416.
- •Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is a local authority school while Pudsey Waterloo Primary 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 Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School better than Pudsey Waterloo Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Pudsey Waterloo Primary ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.9 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 Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School and Pudsey Waterloo Primary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School: 442. Pudsey Waterloo Primary: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School and Pudsey Waterloo Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is 987th of 1,636 and Pudsey Waterloo Primary is 867th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).