St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Vale Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 38 km 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 Vale Primary Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Vale Primary Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1018 of 1,636 | #423 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10291 of 15,697 | #4562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | stm.bcwcat.co.uk | www.thevpacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Vale Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 39.4).
- •The Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •The Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% 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 Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than The Vale Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Primary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 39.4 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 Vale Primary Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 218. The Vale Primary Academy: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Vale Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1018th of 1,636 and The Vale Primary Academy is 423rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).