Charles Dickens Primary School vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 311 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens Primary School London, London | Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,720 | #541 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2003 of 15,697 | #3129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 494 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 494 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | 21% |
| 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.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.saintjosephsborough.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charles Dickens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 74.2).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 83%).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 21%).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 175.
- •Charles Dickens Primary School is a academy school while Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 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 Charles Dickens Primary School better than Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Dickens Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 74.2 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 Charles Dickens Primary School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
About 311 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Dickens Primary School: 494. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Dickens Primary School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough rank in London?
Charles Dickens Primary School is 333rd of 1,720 and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is 541st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).