Barham Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barham Primary School
Wembley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
914 students
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Wembley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
266 students
| Measure | Barham Primary School Wembley, London | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Wembley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #559 of 1,720 | #88 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3281 of 15,697 | #589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 914 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | Wembley | Wembley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barhamprimary.co.uk/ | www.sjjnr.brent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 73.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 76%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Barham Primary School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 266.
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 Barham Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (92.0 vs 73.3 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 Barham Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Wembley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barham Primary School: 914. St Joseph's Catholic Junior School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barham Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Barham Primary School is 559th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is 88th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).