South Kilvington Church of England Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pickering · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
| Measure | South Kilvington Church of England Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 1,636 | #1313 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1806 of 15,697 | #13151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 85 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Thirsk | Pickering |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.southkilvingtonacademy.org | sjp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 25.2).
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 58%).
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy is the larger school with 85 students compared with 84.
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 Kilvington Church of England Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), South Kilvington Church of England Academy ranks higher (82.4 vs 25.2 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 South Kilvington Church of England Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Pickering in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Kilvington Church of England Academy: 85. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Kilvington Church of England Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
South Kilvington Church of England Academy is 149th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 1313th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).