St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy vs Whiston Junior and Infant School
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 1,636 | #419 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1186 of 15,697 | #4489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 191 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| 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 | Harrogate | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjosephsharrogate.org | www.whistonjunior-infant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 67.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
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, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy better than Whiston Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.8 vs 67.0 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy and Whiston Junior and Infant School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy: 191. Whiston Junior and Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy and Whiston Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy is 105th of 1,636 and Whiston Junior and Infant School is 419th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).