Castle Hill Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 767 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,636 | #1268 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,697 | #12735 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 69.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 59.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Todmorden | Todmorden |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlehillprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 16.9).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 42%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Castle Hill Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 94.
- •Castle Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Castle Hill Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.9 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 Castle Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Todmorden and Todmorden in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 162. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1474th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1268th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).