Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,636 | #429 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4869 of 15,697 | #4647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/ | ryhillschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 64.9).
- •Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
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 Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (66.1 vs 64.9 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 Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 225. Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 1,636 and Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 429th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).