Bolnore Village Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolnore Village Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Bolnore Village Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 2,471 | #725 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3857 of 15,697 | #3925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bolnorevillageprimary.org.uk | www.stjosephshh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (70.3 vs 70.0).
- •Bolnore Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 424.
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 Bolnore Village Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolnore Village Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolnore Village Primary School: 424. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolnore Village Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Bolnore Village Primary School is 711th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).