Canvey Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Canvey Primary School and Nursery Canvey Island, East of England | St Joseph Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 1,872 | #754 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3544 of 15,697 | #6291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 7% |
| 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 | Canvey Island | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.canveyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stjosephs775.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 57.9).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 68%).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
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 Canvey Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canvey Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (71.9 vs 57.9 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 Canvey Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery: 239. St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canvey Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery is 439th of 1,872 and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 754th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).