Balcombe Cofe Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 96 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balcombe Cofe Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Balcombe Cofe Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 2,471 | #1645 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7309 of 15,697 | #9700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 71% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balcombeschool.co.uk | www.stjosephs-aylesham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balcombe Cofe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 42.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Balcombe Cofe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 Balcombe Cofe Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
On the Success Index (England), Balcombe Cofe Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 42.1 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 Balcombe Cofe Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School: 140. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balcombe Cofe Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham rank in South East?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School is 1284th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is 1645th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).