Rastrick High School vs St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rastrick High School
Brighouse · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,774 students
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Brighouse · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
156 students
| Measure | Rastrick High School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 366 | #766 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #912 of 4,090 | #7926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,774 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,774 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighouse | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rastrick.polarismat.org.uk | www.st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rastrick High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 50.3).
- •Rastrick High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 156.
- •Rastrick High School is a academy school while St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant 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 Rastrick High School better than St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rastrick High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 50.3 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 Rastrick High School and St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighouse and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rastrick High School: 1,774. St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rastrick High School and St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rastrick High School is 62nd of 366 and St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is 766th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).