St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy vs St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 339 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 1,636 | #406 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6767 of 15,697 | #4327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 83% |
| 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 | Batley | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stpatricksbirstall.co.uk/ | www.stpetersschoolbirstall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 55.7).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 71%).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is the larger school with 234 students compared with 187.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is a local authority 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy better than St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School ranks higher (67.7 vs 55.7 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: 234. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is 638th of 1,636 and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is 406th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).