St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,800 students
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 366 | #758 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1970 of 4,090 | #7851 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,800 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,800 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | sbsj.co.uk/ | scfm.bcwcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.9 vs 50.6).
- •St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 226.
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 Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,800. St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 163rd of 366 and St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 758th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).