Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Harwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dovercourt · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
114 students
| Measure | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Harwich, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dovercourt, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1694 of 1,872 | #1191 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14113 of 15,697 | #9821 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 222 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Harwich | Dovercourt |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 19.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 31%).
- •Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 222 students compared with 114.
- •Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 19.2 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harwich and Dovercourt in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery: 222. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is 1694th of 1,872 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1191st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).