Canvey Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students
| Measure | Canvey Primary School and Nursery Canvey Island, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 1,872 | #621 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3544 of 15,697 | #5006 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 74% |
| 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 | Canvey Island |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.canveyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stjosephscanvey.net |
The verdict
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 64.2).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 239 students compared with 200.
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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 Canvey Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Canvey Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (71.9 vs 64.2 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's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery: 239. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canvey Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery is 439th of 1,872 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 621st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).