St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Sacred Heart Language College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Sacred Heart Language College
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London | The Sacred Heart Language College Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #134 of 1,720 | #115 of 640 |
| National rank | #879 of 15,697 | #544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 447 | 714 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 714 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ | www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 82.0).
- •The Sacred Heart Language College is the larger school with 714 students compared with 447.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and The Sacred Heart Language College is girls.
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 The Sacred Heart Language College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 82.0 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 The Sacred Heart Language College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 447. The Sacred Heart Language College: 714. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Sacred Heart Language College rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 134th of 1,720 and The Sacred Heart Language College is 115th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).