Barley Hill Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 662 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Hill Primary School
Thame · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
482 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Thame · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Barley Hill Primary School Thame, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 2,471 | #988 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5731 of 15,697 | #5510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 482 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Thame | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barley-hill.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 60.6).
- •Barley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Barley Hill Primary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 162.
- •Barley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame 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 Barley Hill Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame ranks higher (61.7 vs 60.6 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 Barley Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
About 662 m in a straight line, between Thame and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Hill Primary School: 482. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Hill Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rank in South East?
Barley Hill Primary School is 1019th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is 988th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).