Buckton Vale Primary School vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckton Vale Primary School
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
| Measure | Buckton Vale Primary School Stalybridge, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1187 of 2,286 | #1600 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9331 of 15,697 | #12125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bucktonvale.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.tameside.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckton Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 30.5).
- •Buckton Vale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •Buckton Vale Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 147.
- •Buckton Vale Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's RC Primary 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 Buckton Vale Primary School better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckton Vale Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 30.5 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 Buckton Vale Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckton Vale Primary School: 202. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckton Vale Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Buckton Vale Primary School is 1187th of 2,286 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 1600th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).