Hermitage Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 678 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
| Measure | Hermitage Primary School London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,720 | #845 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4386 of 15,697 | #5121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 27% |
| 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 | www.hermitage.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | stjosephsgeorgerow.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hermitage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 63.6).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 14%).
- •Hermitage Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 258.
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 Hermitage Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hermitage Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.6 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 Hermitage Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 678 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hermitage Primary School: 269. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hermitage Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hermitage Primary School is 737th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 845th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).