Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School vs St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
| Measure | Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #910 of 1,636 | #373 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9239 of 15,697 | #3926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 371 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.7% | 117.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 17% |
| 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 | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | rsmprimary.co.uk | www.st-josephs.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 44.2).
- •St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 246.
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 Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School better than St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (70.0 vs 44.2 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 Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School: 371. St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School is 910th of 1,636 and St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 373rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).