Greatfields Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 576 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greatfields Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Greatfields Primary School Barking, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #363 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #2177 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 50 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 7.9% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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 | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greatfieldsprimary.com/ | st-josephs-catholic-primary.secure-primarysite.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 46.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 50.
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 Greatfields Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 46.9 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 Greatfields Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greatfields Primary School: 50. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greatfields Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Greatfields Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 363rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).