Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Wath Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 79 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 Central Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wath Central Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,636 | #1179 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4869 of 15,697 | #11965 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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 | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/ | www.wathcentral.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 31.4).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 58%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Wath Central Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Wath Central Primary School 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 Central Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 31.4 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 Central Primary School?
About 79 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 Central Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wath Central Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 1,636 and Wath Central Primary School is 1179th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).