Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 184 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
511 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Salford, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #923 of 2,286 | #2220 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7583 of 15,697 | #15471 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 511 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 511 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 139.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.primrosehillprimary.co.uk/ | www.stjosephsordsall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 7.4).
- •Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 30%).
- •Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre is the larger school with 511 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 Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre ranks higher (51.9 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 Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre: 511. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre is 923rd 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).