St Columba's Catholic Boys' School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dartford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #216 of 640 | #77 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #985 of 4,090 | #504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 805 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 805 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bexleyheath | Dartford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ | www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 70.9).
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 211.
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is boys 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 St Columba's Catholic Boys' School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 70.9 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 St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Dartford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 77th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).