St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1338 of 1,636 | #1120 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13417 of 15,697 | #11372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 59% |
| 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 | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/ | www.stpeterdoncaster.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 23.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 55%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 23.8 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, Moorthorpe and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe: 204. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is 1338th of 1,636 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 1120th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).