Kimberworth Community Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Kimberworth Community Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1092 of 1,636 | #460 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11062 of 15,697 | #5042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.8% | 123.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.kimberworthprimary.org.uk/ | www.stbedescatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 35.9).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 68%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 246.
- •Kimberworth Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School 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 Kimberworth Community Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 35.9 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 Kimberworth Community Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimberworth Community Primary School: 246. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimberworth Community Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kimberworth Community Primary School is 1092nd of 1,636 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).