Lowtown 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, 413 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowtown Primary School
Pudsey · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pudsey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Lowtown Primary School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #84 of 1,636 | #350 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #901 of 15,697 | #3711 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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.pudseylowtown.org.uk | www.stjosephspudsey.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lowtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 71.1).
- •Lowtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 73%).
- •Lowtown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 9%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 297 students compared with 208.
- •Lowtown 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 Lowtown Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lowtown Primary School ranks higher (89.2 vs 71.1 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 Lowtown Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Pudsey and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowtown Primary School: 208. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowtown Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lowtown Primary School is 84th 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).