Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 349 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
848 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Upminster, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upminster, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #116 of 640 | #340 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #546 of 4,090 | #2048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 848 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 848 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Upminster | Upminster |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sacredheartofmary.net/ | www.st-josephs-upminster.net/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.9 vs 80.7).
- •Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 420.
- •Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is girls and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 of Mary Girls' School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.7 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 of Mary Girls' School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 349 m in a straight line, between Upminster and Upminster in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School: 848. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is 116th of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).