St Joseph's RC Junior School vs The Norwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 211 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's RC Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
The Norwood School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,076 students
| Measure | St Joseph's RC Junior School London, London | The Norwood School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #937 of 1,720 | #278 of 640 |
| National rank | #5805 of 15,697 | #1323 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 169 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk | www.thenorwoodschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Norwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 60.2).
- •The Norwood School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 169.
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 RC Junior School better than The Norwood School?
On the Success Index (England), The Norwood School ranks higher (63.4 vs 60.2 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 RC Junior School and The Norwood School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's RC Junior School: 169. The Norwood School: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's RC Junior School and The Norwood School rank in London?
St Joseph's RC Junior School is 937th of 1,720 and The Norwood School is 278th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).