Hall Mead School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Mead School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,068 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Hall Mead School Upminster, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upminster, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #170 of 640 | #340 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #799 of 4,090 | #2048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,068 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,068 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Upminster | Upminster |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hallmeadschool.com/ | www.st-josephs-upminster.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 74.8).
- •Hall Mead School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 420.
- •Hall Mead 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 Hall Mead School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 74.8 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 Hall Mead School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Upminster and Upminster in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hall Mead School: 1,068. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hall Mead School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hall Mead School is 170th of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).