Emerson Park Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Park Academy
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,020 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Emerson Park Academy Hornchurch, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upminster, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #361 of 640 | #340 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1848 of 4,090 | #2048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,020 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,020 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Upminster |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.emersonparkacademy.org/ | www.st-josephs-upminster.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 52.5).
- •Emerson Park Academy is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 420.
- •Emerson Park Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's 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 Emerson Park Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 52.5 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 Emerson Park Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Upminster in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emerson Park Academy: 1,020. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emerson Park Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Emerson Park Academy is 361st of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).