Clifton Community School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Community School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,146 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | Clifton Community School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 366 | #790 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3995 of 4,090 | #8169 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,146 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,146 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 63.6% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.smh.school |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 8.3).
- •Clifton Community School is the larger school with 1,146 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 Clifton Community School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 8.3 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 Clifton Community School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Community School: 1,146. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Community School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Clifton Community School is 358th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 790th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).