Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary Sheffield, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 1,516 | #1138 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4132 of 15,697 | #12253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Sheffield | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.immaculate-derbyshire.co.uk/ | www.st-josephs.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 29.8).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (10% 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary ranks higher (68.7 vs 29.8 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary: 213. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary is 292nd of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 1138th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).