St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs The Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
MANSFIELD · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
The Park Junior School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
262 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy MANSFIELD, East Midlands | The Park Junior School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 1,516 | #787 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3033 of 15,697 | #9384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 248 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | MANSFIELD | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosephscatholicprimaryvoluntaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.parkfed.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 43.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •The Park Junior School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 248.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The Park Junior 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 Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than The Park Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (74.8 vs 43.6 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 The Park Junior School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between MANSFIELD and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 248. The Park Junior School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The Park Junior School rank in East Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 208th of 1,516 and The Park Junior School is 787th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).