Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph the Worker 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.
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Hutton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
| Measure | Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School Brentwood, East of England | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Hutton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,872 | #522 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #38 of 15,697 | #4275 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 420 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 1% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | 3% |
| 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 | Brentwood | Hutton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shenfieldstmarys.co.uk | www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 68.0).
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 77%).
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 3%).
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 205.
- •Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.2 vs 68.0 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Hutton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School: 420. St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is 4th of 1,872 and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is 522nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).