Hackney New Primary School vs Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackney New Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
344 students
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Hackney New Primary School London, London | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #794 of 1,720 | #786 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4778 of 15,697 | #4729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 344 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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 | hackneynewprimaryschool.org | www.olsjschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.4 vs 65.7).
- •Hackney New Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 68%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
- •Hackney New Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 204.
- •Hackney New Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady and St Joseph 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 Hackney New Primary School better than Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hackney New Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackney New Primary School: 344. Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackney New Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hackney New Primary School is 794th of 1,720 and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).