Dinnington Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 487 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinnington Community Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Dinnington Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 1,636 | #1608 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14984 of 15,697 | #15450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 184 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 11% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dcpschool.co.uk/ | www.stjosephs-dinnington.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dinnington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.5 vs 7.7).
- •Dinnington Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 11%).
- •Dinnington Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Dinnington Community Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 141.
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 Dinnington Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dinnington Community Primary School ranks higher (12.5 vs 7.7 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 Dinnington Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinnington Community Primary School: 184. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinnington Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dinnington Community Primary School is 1542nd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1608th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).