Saltaire Primary School vs St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 613 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saltaire Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Saltaire Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #447 of 1,636 | #96 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4870 of 15,697 | #1030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 23% |
| 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 | Shipley | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.saltaireprimaryschool.co.uk | wal.bcwcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 64.9).
- •St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 13%).
- •Saltaire Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 225.
- •Saltaire Primary School is a local authority school while St Walburga'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 Saltaire Primary School better than St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (88.1 vs 64.9 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 Saltaire Primary School and St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Shipley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saltaire Primary School: 418. St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saltaire Primary School and St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Saltaire Primary School is 447th of 1,636 and St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 96th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).