Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School vs St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 62 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
245 students
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Pocklington, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #125 of 1,636 | #175 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1526 of 15,697 | #2073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 245 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Pocklington |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pocklington-infants.org.uk | www.smsjyorks.org |
The verdict
- •Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 80.6).
- •Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 116.
- •Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a local authority school while St Mary & St Joseph 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 Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School better than St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School ranks higher (84.3 vs 80.6 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 Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 62 m in a straight line, between York and Pocklington in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School: 245. St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is 125th of 1,636 and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 175th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).