Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
277 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
277 students
| Measure | Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Romford, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1604 of 1,720 | #948 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13192 of 15,697 | #5865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 277 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 50.4% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Romford | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | draperspyrgo.com/ | stjosephsdagenham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 24.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
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 Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 24.9 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 Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Romford and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School: 277. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School is 1604th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 948th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).