Southwark Park Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwark Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Southwark Park Primary School London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1244 of 1,720 | #1400 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8471 of 15,697 | #10325 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 386 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.southwarkparkschool.co.uk | www.stjosephsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southwark Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 39.2).
- •Southwark Park Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 213.
- •Southwark Park Primary 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 Southwark Park Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwark Park Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 39.2 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 Southwark Park Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 433 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southwark Park Primary School: 386. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southwark Park Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Southwark Park Primary School is 1244th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1400th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).