Springfield Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 213 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
680 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Springfield Primary School Sale, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #199 of 2,286 | #45 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1503 of 15,697 | #347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 680 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 680 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.springfieldprimarysale.co.uk/ | www.stjosephstrafford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 84.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 80%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 14%).
- •Springfield Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 437.
- •Springfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Springfield Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (94.7 vs 84.5 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 Springfield Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 213 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Primary School: 680. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Springfield Primary School is 199th of 2,286 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).