Friars Primary Foundation School vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 754 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friars Primary Foundation School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Friars Primary Foundation School London, London | Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1300 of 1,720 | #541 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9188 of 15,697 | #3129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 21% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | friarsprimaryschool.com/ | www.saintjosephsborough.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 44.4).
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 68%).
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 5%).
- •Friars Primary Foundation School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 175.
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 Friars Primary Foundation School better than Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough ranks higher (74.2 vs 44.4 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 Friars Primary Foundation School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
About 754 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friars Primary Foundation School: 194. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friars Primary Foundation School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough rank in London?
Friars Primary Foundation School is 1300th of 1,720 and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is 541st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).