Riverside School, Tadcaster vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 195 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside School, Tadcaster
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
361 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
| Measure | Riverside School, Tadcaster Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,636 | #1584 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5428 of 15,697 | #15316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 361 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 11% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Tadcaster | Tadcaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rs.starmat.uk | www.st-josephs-tadcaster.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 9.3).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 11%).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster is the larger school with 361 students compared with 87.
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 Riverside School, Tadcaster better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School, Tadcaster ranks higher (62.0 vs 9.3 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 Riverside School, Tadcaster and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Tadcaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside School, Tadcaster: 361. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside School, Tadcaster and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Riverside School, Tadcaster is 495th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1584th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).