Royal Docks Academy vs St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 294 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Docks Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
849 students
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
| Measure | Royal Docks Academy London, London | St Joachim's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #524 of 640 | #1389 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3157 of 4,090 | #10184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 849 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.royaldocksacademy.org/ | www.st-joachims.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joachim's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 25.9).
- •Royal Docks Academy is the larger school with 849 students compared with 345.
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 Royal Docks Academy better than St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joachim's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 25.9 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 Royal Docks Academy and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Docks Academy: 849. St Joachim's Catholic Primary School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Docks Academy and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Royal Docks Academy is 524th of 640 and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is 1389th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).