John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy vs St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-on-Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,274 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
Ross-on-Wye · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
| Measure | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands | St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 493 | #442 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1315 of 4,090 | #4669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,274 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,274 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Ross-on-Wye | Ross-on-Wye |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jkhs.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 63.6).
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 183.
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy better than St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (66.0 vs 63.6 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy and St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ross-on-Wye and Ross-on-Wye in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy: 1,274. St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy and St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is 110th of 493 and St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is 442nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).