St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Winsford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
The Winsford Academy
Winsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
945 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Winsford, North West | The Winsford Academy Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1814 of 2,286 | #495 of 536 |
| National rank | #13392 of 15,697 | #3882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 326 | 945 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 945 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 13.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 28.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winsford | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk/ | winsford.academy/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 12.7).
- •The Winsford Academy is the larger school with 945 students compared with 326.
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 The Winsford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 12.7 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 The Winsford Academy?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Winsford and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 326. The Winsford Academy: 945. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Winsford Academy rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1814th of 2,286 and The Winsford Academy is 495th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).