Robert Clack 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.
Robert Clack School
Dagenham · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
3,231 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
277 students
| Measure | Robert Clack School Dagenham, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 640 | #948 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1306 of 4,090 | #5865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 3,231 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 3,231 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 129.2% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.robertclack.co.uk/ | stjosephsdagenham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Robert Clack School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 59.9).
- •Robert Clack School is the larger school with 3,231 students compared with 277.
- •Robert Clack School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Robert Clack School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Clack School ranks higher (63.8 vs 59.9 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 Robert Clack School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Clack School: 3,231. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Clack School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Robert Clack School is 272nd of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 948th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).