St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #787 of 1,636 | #729 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8143 of 15,697 | #7611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 123.9% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.staugustinesleeds.org.uk/ | www.stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 49.4).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 313.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Nicholas Catholic Primary 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 49.4 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 Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 435. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 787th of 1,636 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 729th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).