St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth vs Swillington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 16 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
Swillington Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Swillington Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #747 of 1,636 | #1238 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7737 of 15,697 | #12489 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% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | www.stmaryshorsforth.org | www.swillingtonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 28.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 55%).
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 Swillington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth ranks higher (51.1 vs 28.7 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth and Swillington Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth: 210. Swillington Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth and Swillington Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is 747th of 1,636 and Swillington Primary School is 1238th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).