South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 575 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1445 of 1,636 | #1338 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14190 of 15,697 | #13417 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonjandischool.co.uk | www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 18.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 51%).
- •South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 204.
- •South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe 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 South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.7 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 South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School: 454. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is 1445th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is 1338th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).