Breaside Preparatory School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 624 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breaside Preparatory School
Bromley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Breaside Preparatory School Bromley, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #739 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 187 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | Bromley | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.breaside.co.uk | www.st-josephs.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Breaside Preparatory School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 187.
- •Breaside Preparatory School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Breaside Preparatory School better than St Joseph's Catholic 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 Breaside Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breaside Preparatory School: 435. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breaside Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Breaside Preparatory School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 739th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).