Eastbury Farm Primary School vs St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbury Farm Primary School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Eastbury Farm Primary School Northwood, East of England | St Joseph Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,872 | #754 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2541 of 15,697 | #6291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 346 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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 | Northwood | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eastburyfarm.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs775.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eastbury Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 57.9).
- •Eastbury Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Eastbury Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 7%).
- •Eastbury Farm Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 239.
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 Eastbury Farm Primary School better than St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eastbury Farm Primary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Eastbury Farm Primary School and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northwood and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbury Farm Primary School: 346. St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbury Farm Primary School and St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Eastbury Farm Primary School is 333rd 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).