Rawmarsh Community School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawmarsh Community School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
| Measure | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 366 | #1404 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3156 of 4,090 | #13910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,067 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,067 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rawmarsh.org/ | www.rsjp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rawmarsh Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 20.5).
- •Rawmarsh Community School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 180.
- •Rawmarsh Community School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Rawmarsh Community School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rawmarsh Community School ranks higher (25.9 vs 20.5 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 Rawmarsh Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawmarsh Community School: 1,067. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawmarsh Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rawmarsh Community School is 282nd of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1404th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).