St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs William Austin Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 973 m 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
William Austin Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
498 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England | William Austin Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #713 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | – | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 498 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.william-austin.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while William Austin Junior 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 William Austin Junior 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 William Austin Junior School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and William Austin Junior School rank in East of England?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is unranked and William Austin Junior School is 713th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).