St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's and St John's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 582 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,651 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London | St Mary's and St John's CofE School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #996 of 1,720 | #388 of 640 |
| National rank | #6258 of 15,697 | #2037 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 413 | 1,651 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,651 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjps.org | www.smsj.barnet.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 48.6).
- •St Mary's and St John's CofE School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 413.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's and St John's CofE 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's and St John's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 48.6 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 St Mary's and St John's CofE School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 413. St Mary's and St John's CofE School: 1,651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's and St John's CofE School rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 996th of 1,720 and St Mary's and St John's CofE School is 388th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).