Highgate School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
523 students
| Measure | Highgate School Highgate, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #507 of 640 | #305 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3047 of 4,090 | #1835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,938 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,938 | 523 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.4 | – |
| town | Highgate | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgateschool.org.uk | www.st-josephs.islington.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 28.3).
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 523.
- •Highgate School is a independent 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 Highgate School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 28.3 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 Highgate School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Highgate and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate School: 1,938. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Highgate School is 507th of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 305th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).