St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1657 of 2,286 | #2237 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12469 of 15,697 | #15529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 101 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-josephs-pri.stockport.sch.uk | www.st-thomas.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 6.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport is the larger school with 149 students compared with 101.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (28.8 vs 6.5 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 101. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1657th of 2,286 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport is 2237th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).