Gravel Hill Primary School 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.
Gravel Hill Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Gravel Hill Primary School Bexleyheath, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dartford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1283 of 1,720 | #77 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9019 of 15,697 | #504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 434 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Dartford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gravelhillschool.co.uk | www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 45.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 56%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 10%).
- •Gravel Hill Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 211.
- •Gravel Hill Primary School 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 Gravel Hill Primary 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 45.2 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 Gravel Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Dartford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gravel Hill Primary School: 434. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gravel Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Gravel Hill Primary School is 1283rd of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 77th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).