St John's C of E Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 586 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's C of E Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | St John's C of E Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 1,720 | #1379 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2373 of 15,697 | #10069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjohns.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs.kingston.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 40.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 210.
- •St John's C of E 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 St John's C of E Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's C of E Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 40.4 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 John's C of E Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 586 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's C of E Primary School: 210. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's C of E Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St John's C of E Primary School is 401st of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1379th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).