Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Wath Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 628 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 Church of England Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wath Church of England Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,636 | #448 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4869 of 15,697 | #4898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 134.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/ | www.wathcofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.9 vs 64.8).
- •Wath Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 69%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Wath Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Wath Church of England 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 Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wath Church of England Primary School?
About 628 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 Church of England Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wath Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 1,636 and Wath Church of England Primary School is 448th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).