St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Brighouse · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
224 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #578 of 1,636 | #789 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6235 of 15,697 | #8167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.standrews.calderdale.sch.uk | www.stjosephsbrighouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 49.3).
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 196.
- •St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior 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 CofE (VA) Junior School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School ranks higher (58.2 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 CofE (VA) Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brighouse and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School: 224. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is 578th 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).