St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth vs St Philip's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Philip's CofE Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #747 of 1,636 | #762 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7737 of 15,697 | #7876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stmaryshorsforth.org | www.stphilipsceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.1 vs 50.5).
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth better than St Philip's CofE Primary School?
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth and St Philip's CofE Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth: 210. St Philip's CofE Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth and St Philip's CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is 747th of 1,636 and St Philip's CofE Primary School is 762nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).