Pudsey Grammar School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 330 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pudsey Grammar School
Pudsey · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,358 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pudsey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Pudsey Grammar School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #176 of 366 | #350 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2061 of 4,090 | #3711 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,358 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,358 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Pudsey | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pudseygrammar.co.uk/ | www.stjosephspudsey.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 48.1).
- •Pudsey Grammar School is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 297.
- •Pudsey Grammar School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Pudsey Grammar School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 48.1 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 Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Pudsey and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pudsey Grammar School: 1,358. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pudsey Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pudsey Grammar School is 176th of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 350th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).