Sacred Heart Catholic School vs St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 474 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
147 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Infants School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 640 | #1554 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1042 of 4,090 | #12319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 950 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 126.7% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk | www.stjosephs.southwark.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 29.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 147.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Infants 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School better than St Joseph's Catholic Infants School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (69.5 vs 29.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School and St Joseph's Catholic Infants School?
About 474 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 950. St Joseph's Catholic Infants School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and St Joseph's Catholic Infants School rank in London?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 224th of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Infants School is 1554th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).