Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
805 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Harrow, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1160 of 1,720 | #134 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7728 of 15,697 | #879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 805 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 805 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 22% |
| 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 | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.elmgrove.harrow.sch.uk | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 51.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 5%).
- •Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 805 students compared with 447.
- •Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 51.1 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 Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery: 805. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery is 1160th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 134th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).