Educare Small School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Educare Small School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Educare Small School Kingston upon Thames, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1379 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #10069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 36 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 36 | 228 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.educaresmallschool.org.uk | www.stjosephs.kingston.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 36.
- •Educare Small 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 Educare Small 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 Educare Small School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Educare Small School: 36. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Educare Small School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Educare Small School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1379th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).