Highfield Farm Primary School vs Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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.
Highfield Farm Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Highfield Farm Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1606 of 1,636 | #446 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15417 of 15,697 | #4869 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 76 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 60.5% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 42.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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.highfieldfarmprimary.co.uk | www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 8.2).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 42%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 76.
- •Highfield Farm Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Highfield Farm Primary School better than Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 8.2 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 Highfield Farm Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Farm Primary School: 76. Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Farm Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highfield Farm Primary School is 1606th of 1,636 and Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).