Christ's College, Guildford vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's College, Guildford
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
717 students
| Measure | Christ's College, Guildford Guildford, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #383 of 679 | #345 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2312 of 4,090 | #1726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 641 | 717 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 717 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephsguildford.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 43.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 641.
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 Christ's College, Guildford better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 43.2 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 Christ's College, Guildford and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's College, Guildford: 641. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 717. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College, Guildford and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Christ's College, Guildford is 383rd of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 345th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).