St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Stanburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Stanburn Primary School
Stanmore · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
694 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London | Stanburn Primary School Stanmore, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #134 of 1,720 | #423 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #879 of 15,697 | #2491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 694 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 694 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 8% |
| 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 | Harrow | Stanmore |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ | www.stanburn.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 77.9).
- •Stanburn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 86%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 8%).
- •Stanburn Primary School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 447.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Stanburn Primary School is a local authority 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than Stanburn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 77.9 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Stanburn Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Stanmore in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 447. Stanburn Primary School: 694. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Stanburn Primary School rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 134th of 1,720 and Stanburn Primary School is 423rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).