St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Meads Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
The Meads Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
513 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England | The Meads Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #663 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 513 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjosephsprimaryluton.co.uk | www.meads.luton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Meads 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 better than The Meads Primary 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's Catholic Primary School and The Meads Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Meads Primary School rank in East of England?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is unranked and The Meads Primary School is 663rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).