Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Wath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 542 m 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
Wath Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,104 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wath Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,636 | #114 of 366 |
| National rank | #4869 of 15,697 | #1501 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 225 | 2,104 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 2,104 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/ | www.wathacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 59.8).
- •Wath Academy is the larger school with 2,104 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Wath 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 Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than Wath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.8 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 Wath Academy?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 225. Wath Academy: 2,104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wath Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 1,636 and Wath Academy is 114th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).