Alperton Community School vs St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alperton Community School
Wembley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,929 students
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Wembley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
255 students
| Measure | Alperton Community School Wembley, London | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Wembley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #233 of 640 | #96 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1086 of 4,090 | #680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,929 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,929 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Wembley | Wembley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alperton.brent.sch.uk | www.sjinf.brent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 68.4).
- •Alperton Community School is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 255.
- •Alperton Community School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Infant 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 Alperton Community School better than St Joseph's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Infant School ranks higher (91.1 vs 68.4 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 Alperton Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Wembley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alperton Community School: 1,929. St Joseph's Catholic Infant School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alperton Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School rank in London?
Alperton Community School is 233rd of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is 96th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).