Shade Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shade Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
| Measure | Shade Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 1,636 | #1268 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4124 of 15,697 | #12735 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 69.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 59.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Todmorden | Todmorden |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Shade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 27.4).
- •Shade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •Shade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Shade Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 94.
- •Shade Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Shade Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shade Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 27.4 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 Shade Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Todmorden and Todmorden in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shade Primary School: 178. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shade Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shade Primary School is 386th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1268th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).