Badshot Lea Village Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
147 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Aldershot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
487 students
| Measure | Badshot Lea Village Infant School Farnham, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Aldershot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #655 of 2,471 | #110 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3556 of 15,697 | #451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 26% |
| 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 | Farnham | Aldershot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.badshot-lea.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjosephsaldershot.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 71.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 147.
- •Badshot Lea Village Infant School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Badshot Lea Village Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 71.8 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 Badshot Lea Village Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Aldershot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badshot Lea Village Infant School: 147. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badshot Lea Village Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Badshot Lea Village Infant School is 655th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 110th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).