St James' Church of England Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,636 | #913 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8700 of 15,697 | #9305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Hull | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | stj.hlt.academy/ | www.sjc.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 43.9).
- •St James' Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •St James' Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
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 St James' Church of England Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Academy ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.9 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 St James' Church of England Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Hull and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Academy: 197. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St James' Church of England Academy is 844th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford is 913th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).