St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber | Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 1,636 | #661 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12735 of 15,697 | #7074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 59.9% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Todmorden | Todmorden |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.walsden.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 27.4).
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 94.
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School 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 Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 27.4 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 Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Todmorden and Todmorden in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy: 94. Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1268th of 1,636 and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School is 661st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).