Catcliffe Primary School vs Waverley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catcliffe Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
Waverley Primary Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
687 students
| Measure | Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waverley Primary Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1061 of 1,636 | #330 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10749 of 15,697 | #3552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 145 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 117.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org/cps | www.waverleyjunioracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Waverley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 37.3).
- •Waverley Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 55%).
- •Waverley Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Waverley Primary Academy is the larger school with 687 students compared with 145.
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 Catcliffe Primary School better than Waverley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waverley Primary Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 37.3 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 Catcliffe Primary School and Waverley Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catcliffe Primary School: 145. Waverley Primary Academy: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catcliffe Primary School and Waverley Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Catcliffe Primary School is 1061st of 1,636 and Waverley Primary Academy is 330th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).