Ark Larks Hill Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Larks Hill Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Joseph's Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Ark Larks Hill Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,636 | #1424 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #80 of 15,697 | #14053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 53% | 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 | Pontefract | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arklarkshill.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Larks Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 19.6).
- •Ark Larks Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 30%).
- •Ark Larks Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (53% vs 0%).
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 Ark Larks Hill Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Larks Hill Primary School ranks higher (98.3 vs 19.6 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 Ark Larks Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Larks Hill Primary School: 203. St Joseph's Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Larks Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Larks Hill Primary School is 4th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1424th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).