Carlton Primary School vs Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
323 students
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 1,636 | #586 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3441 of 15,697 | #6288 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.rothwellstmarys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 57.9).
- •Carlton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Carlton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Carlton Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 211.
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 Carlton Primary School better than Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 57.9 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 Carlton Primary School and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Primary School: 323. Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary School and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary School is 318th of 1,636 and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School is 586th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).