St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Weald Rise 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
Weald Rise Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
361 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London | Weald Rise Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 1,720 | #672 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #879 of 15,697 | #3978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 447 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 13% |
| 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 | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ | www.wealdrise.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 69.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 76%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 13%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 361.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Weald Rise 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 Weald Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 69.7 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 Weald Rise Primary School?
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. Weald Rise Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Weald Rise Primary School rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 134th of 1,720 and Weald Rise Primary School is 672nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).