Northgate Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 920 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Northgate Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 1,872 | #536 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #887 of 15,697 | #4424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northgate.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs207.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 67.3).
- •Northgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 66%).
- •Northgate Primary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 436.
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 Northgate Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 67.3 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 Northgate Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northgate Primary School: 455. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S rank in East of England?
Northgate Primary School is 115th of 1,872 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S is 536th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).