St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Thornton Heath, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,720 | #134 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5973 of 15,697 | #879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjamesthegreat.org/ | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 59.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 71%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
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 James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 59.4 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 James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School: 447. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is 958th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 134th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).