St Joseph Catholic Primary School vs St Meryl School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Meryl School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | St Joseph Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England | St Meryl School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #754 of 1,872 | #768 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6291 of 15,697 | #6393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjosephs775.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmeryl.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.9 vs 57.4).
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •St Meryl School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 219.
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 St Joseph Catholic Primary School better than St Meryl School?
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 St Joseph Catholic Primary School and St Meryl School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 239. St Meryl School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph Catholic Primary School and St Meryl School rank in East of England?
St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 754th of 1,872 and St Meryl School is 768th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).