Sitwell Junior School vs St Bernard's Catholic High 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.
Sitwell Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Sitwell Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 1,636 | #100 of 366 |
| National rank | #4293 of 15,697 | #1385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 302 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sitwelljunior.uk | www.sbch.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sitwell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 62.0).
- •St Bernard's Catholic High School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 302.
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 Sitwell Junior School better than St Bernard's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitwell Junior School ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.0 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 Sitwell Junior School and St Bernard's Catholic High 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?
Sitwell Junior School: 302. St Bernard's Catholic High School: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sitwell Junior School and St Bernard's Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sitwell Junior School is 401st of 1,636 and St Bernard's Catholic High School is 100th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).