Penketh South Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic 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.
Penketh South Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Penketh South Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 2,286 | #275 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12152 of 15,697 | #2175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | penkethsouthcp.co.uk/ | www.stjprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 30.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Penketh South Community Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 214.
- •Penketh South Community Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Penketh South Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 30.3 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 Penketh South Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penketh South Community Primary School: 230. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penketh South Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Penketh South Community Primary School is 1605th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 275th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).