Marshlands Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshlands Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole
Goole · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Marshlands Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1517 of 1,636 | #964 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14840 of 15,697 | #9778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Goole | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.marshlandsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sjg.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 13.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 39%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Marshlands Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 102.
- •Marshlands Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole 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 Marshlands Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole ranks higher (41.7 vs 13.7 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 Marshlands Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Goole and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marshlands Primary School: 221. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marshlands Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marshlands Primary School is 1517th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole is 964th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).