Bygrove Primary School vs Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 301 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bygrove Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Bygrove Primary School London, London | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,720 | #1317 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5980 of 15,697 | #9426 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 49.8% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 104.7% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bygrove.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | www.olsj.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bygrove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 43.4).
- •Bygrove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 62%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 247.
- •Bygrove Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary 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 Bygrove Primary School better than Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bygrove Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 43.4 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 Bygrove Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 301 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bygrove Primary School: 247. Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bygrove Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bygrove Primary School is 959th of 1,720 and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 1317th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).