Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch 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, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
| Measure | Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1372 of 1,636 | #1584 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13676 of 15,697 | #15316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 11% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wetherby | Tadcaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ladyhastings-thorparch.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-tadcaster.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.0 vs 9.3).
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 11%).
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is the larger school with 98 students compared with 87.
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch ranks higher (22.0 vs 9.3 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Tadcaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch: 98. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is 1372nd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1584th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).