Langdon Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 606 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langdon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,026 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Langdon Academy London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #142 of 640 | #363 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #671 of 4,090 | #2177 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,026 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,026 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 56.7% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.langdonacademy.org | st-josephs-catholic-primary.secure-primarysite.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 78.4).
- •Langdon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 83%).
- •Langdon Academy is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 242.
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 Langdon Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.4 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 Langdon Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 606 m in a straight line, between London and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langdon Academy: 2,026. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langdon Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Langdon Academy is 142nd of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 363rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).