Ordsall Primary School vs St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ordsall Primary School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
576 students
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Ordsall Primary School Retford, East Midlands | St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,516 | #331 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12397 of 15,697 | #4561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 576 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 13% |
| 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 | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ordsallprimary.com | www.st-josephs.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 29.1).
- •St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •Ordsall Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 224.
- •Ordsall Primary School is a local authority school while St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Ordsall Primary School better than St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 29.1 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 Ordsall Primary School and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ordsall Primary School: 576. St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ordsall Primary School and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ordsall Primary School is 1158th of 1,516 and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 331st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).