St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 442 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #536 of 1,872 | #793 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4424 of 15,697 | #6638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjosephs207.herts.sch.uk | www.stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 56.3).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S is the larger school with 436 students compared with 226.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S ranks higher (67.3 vs 56.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S: 436. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S is 536th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 793rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).