Haberdashers' Borough Academy vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 387 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Borough Academy London, London | Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #400 of 640 | #541 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2174 of 4,090 | #3129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 983 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.habsborough.org.uk | www.saintjosephsborough.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 45.8).
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 175.
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a academy school while Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy 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 45.8 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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
About 387 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy: 983. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Borough Academy and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough rank in London?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy is 400th of 640 and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is 541st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).