Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
| Measure | Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1423 of 1,636 | #1404 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14036 of 15,697 | #13910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 176 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.rawmarshsandhill.org | www.rsjp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.7 vs 20.5).
- •Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 48%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 176.
- •Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary 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 Sandhill Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic 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 Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School: 176. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is 1423rd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1404th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).