Francis Holland School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 591 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Holland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
594 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #572 of 640 | #78 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3477 of 4,090 | #505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 594 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 594 | 225 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 12.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fhs-sw1.org.uk | www.stjosephs.rbkc.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 20.7).
- •Francis Holland School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 225.
- •Francis Holland School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Francis Holland School is girls and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Francis Holland School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 20.7 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 Francis Holland School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 594. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 572nd of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 78th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).