Greenside Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenside Primary School
Pudsey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
274 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pudsey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Greenside Primary School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,636 | #350 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9047 of 15,697 | #3711 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Pudsey | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.greenside-sch.org/ | www.stjosephspudsey.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 45.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 297 students compared with 274.
- •Greenside Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A 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 Greenside Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 45.1 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 Greenside Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pudsey and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenside Primary School: 274. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenside Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Greenside Primary School is 894th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 350th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).