St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Upminster Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 143 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Upminster Junior School
UPMINSTER · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
364 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upminster, London | Upminster Junior School UPMINSTER, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #340 of 1,720 | #27 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2048 of 15,697 | #209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 420 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 26% |
| 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 | Upminster | UPMINSTER |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-josephs-upminster.net/ | www.ujs.havering.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Upminster Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.4 vs 80.7).
- •Upminster Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 75%).
- •Upminster Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 12%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 364.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Upminster Junior 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 Upminster Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Upminster Junior School ranks higher (96.4 vs 80.7 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 Upminster Junior School?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Upminster and UPMINSTER in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 420. Upminster Junior School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Upminster Junior School rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,720 and Upminster Junior School is 27th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).