Purlwell Infant and Nursery School vs Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 829 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
230 students
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
274 students
| Measure | Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #727 of 1,636 | #1375 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7606 of 15,697 | #13701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 230 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Batley | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.purlwell.org/ | www.staincliffejuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 21.8).
- •Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 230.
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority 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 Purlwell Infant and Nursery School better than Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Purlwell Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (51.8 vs 21.8 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 Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School: 230. Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is 727th of 1,636 and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1375th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).