Duncombe School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 917 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe School
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Hertford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1000 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #8349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 224 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.duncombe-school.co.uk | www.stjosephs255.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Duncombe School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 224.
- •Duncombe School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 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 Duncombe School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duncombe School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe School: 230. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford): 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) rank in East of England?
Duncombe School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is 1000th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).