St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 333 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 1,636 | #747 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5102 of 15,697 | #7737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 401 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 3% |
| 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 | stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryshorsforth.org |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 51.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 210.
- •St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 51.1 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 401. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 466th of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is 747th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).