Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
292 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
112 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1233 of 1,636 | #526 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12420 of 15,697 | #5723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 292 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mountpleasantjuniors.co.uk | www.smmwyorks.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 29.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 46%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 5%).
- •Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 112.
- •Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic 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 Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (60.7 vs 29.0 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 Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 431 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 292. St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1233rd of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 526th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).