Lark Hill Community Primary School vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Lark Hill Community Primary School Salford, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1889 of 2,286 | #2220 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13875 of 15,697 | #15471 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 629 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 139.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 0% |
| 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 | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkhillprimary.co.uk | www.stjosephsordsall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.7 vs 7.4).
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 30%).
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 220.
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 Lark Hill Community Primary School better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lark Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (20.7 vs 7.4 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 Lark Hill Community Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lark Hill Community Primary School: 629. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lark Hill Community Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Lark Hill Community Primary School is 1889th of 2,286 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 2220th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).