Kneesall CofE Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy
Select · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Kneesall CofE Primary Academy Select, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 1,516 | #1271 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1181 of 15,697 | #13416 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Select | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kneesallcofeprimary.com | www.stjosephsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Kneesall CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 23.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 104.
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 Kneesall CofE Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Kneesall CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (86.8 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 Kneesall CofE Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Select and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy: 104. St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kneesall CofE Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is 78th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1271st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).