St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Academy At St. James
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 472 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
The Academy At St. James
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Academy At St. James Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1018 of 1,636 | #1470 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10291 of 15,697 | #14402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | stm.bcwcat.co.uk | www.academystjames.com |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 17.2).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 49%).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •The Academy At St. James is the larger school with 310 students compared with 218.
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 Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than The Academy At St. James?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (39.4 vs 17.2 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 Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Academy At St. James?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 218. The Academy At St. James: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Academy At St. James rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1018th of 1,636 and The Academy At St. James is 1470th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).