Arco Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 754 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arco Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
17 students
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
209 students
| Measure | Arco Academy London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1332 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #9562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 17 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 28.3% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arco.academy | www.stjosephs.southwark.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 17.
- •Arco Academy is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Arco Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic 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 Arco Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
About 754 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arco Academy: 17. St Joseph's Catholic Junior School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arco Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Arco Academy is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is 1332nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).