Curzon Church of England Combined School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curzon Church of England Combined School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Thame · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Curzon Church of England Combined School Amersham, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 2,471 | #988 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1438 of 15,697 | #5510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 162 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Amersham | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.curzonschool.co.uk | www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Curzon Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 61.7).
- •Curzon Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Curzon Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
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 Curzon Church of England Combined School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
On the Success Index (England), Curzon Church of England Combined School ranks higher (84.9 vs 61.7 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 Curzon Church of England Combined School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Curzon Church of England Combined School: 162. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Curzon Church of England Combined School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rank in South East?
Curzon Church of England Combined School is 292nd 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).