St Joseph Catholic Primary School vs Woodhall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
Woodhall Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
| Measure | St Joseph Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England | Woodhall Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #754 of 1,872 | #1850 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6291 of 15,697 | #15342 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 30.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.woodhall.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 9.0).
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 39%).
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 76.
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 Woodhall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 9.0 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 St Joseph Catholic Primary School and Woodhall Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Woodhall Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph Catholic Primary School and Woodhall Primary School rank in East of England?
St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 754th of 1,872 and Woodhall Primary School is 1850th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).