Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pickering · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
| Measure | Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 1,636 | #1313 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5009 of 15,697 | #13151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 83 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 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 | Northallerton | Pickering |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ainderbysteepleschool.org | sjp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 25.2).
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 58%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the larger school with 84 students compared with 83.
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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 25.2 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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Northallerton and Pickering in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School: 83. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is 457th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 1313th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).