High Spen Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | High Spen Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Rowlands Gill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 811 | #247 of 811 |
| National rank | #6351 of 15,697 | #4896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 172 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Rowlands Gill | Rowlands Gill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | highspenprimary.org | stjosephshighfield.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 57.6).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •High Spen Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 81.
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 High Spen Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield ranks higher (64.8 vs 57.6 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 High Spen Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rowlands Gill and Rowlands Gill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Spen Primary School: 172. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Spen Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield rank in North East?
High Spen Primary School is 319th of 811 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield is 247th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).