Highfield Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
234 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Highfield Community Primary School Chorley, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1591 of 2,286 | #734 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12034 of 15,697 | #6079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | highfieldcps.co.uk/ | www.stjosephschorley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 31.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Highfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 219.
- •Highfield Community Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a local authority 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 Highfield Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley ranks higher (58.9 vs 31.0 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 Highfield Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Community Primary School: 234. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley rank in North West?
Highfield Community Primary School is 1591st of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is 734th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).