St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Select, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 1,636 | #430 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15316 of 15,697 | #4648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Tadcaster | Select |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.st-josephs-tadcaster.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscofe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 9.3).
- •St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 11%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is the larger school with 134 students compared with 87.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is a local authority 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa ranks higher (66.1 vs 9.3 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Select in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 87. St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1584th of 1,636 and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is 430th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).