Pocklington Junior 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, 183 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pocklington Junior School
York · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
249 students
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Pocklington Junior 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) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 1,636 | #175 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10618 of 15,697 | #2073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.8% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.pocklingtonjuniors.co.uk | www.smsjyorks.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 37.9).
- •St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 65%).
- •St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Pocklington Junior School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 116.
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 Junior School better than St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (80.6 vs 37.9 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 Pocklington Junior School and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 183 m in a straight line, between York and Pocklington in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pocklington Junior School: 249. St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pocklington Junior School and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pocklington Junior School is 1047th 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).