St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 854 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Brighouse · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
156 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 1,636 | #789 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7926 of 15,697 | #8167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 156 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Brighouse | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk | www.stjosephsbrighouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 49.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse is the larger school with 196 students compared with 156.
- •St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse 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 St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School ranks higher (50.3 vs 49.3 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 St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Brighouse and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School: 156. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is 766th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse is 789th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).