Forest Park Preparatory School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
158 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Forest Park Preparatory School Sale, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #45 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 158 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 437 |
| Free school meals | – | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.forestparkprep.co.uk | www.stjosephstrafford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 437 students compared with 158.
- •Forest Park Preparatory School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Forest Park Preparatory School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Park Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Park Preparatory School: 158. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Park Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Forest Park Preparatory School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 45th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).