Eastchurch Church of England Primary School vs St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 131 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Eastchurch Church of England Primary School Sheerness, South East | St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2453 of 2,471 | #2369 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15501 of 15,697 | #14699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 164 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 45.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Sheerness | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eastchurch.kent.sch.uk | www.stjosephscejunior.school |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph's CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.0 vs 6.8).
- •St. Joseph's CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36% vs 25%).
- •St. Joseph's CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 164.
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 Eastchurch Church of England Primary School better than St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Joseph's CofE Junior School ranks higher (15.0 vs 6.8 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 Eastchurch Church of England Primary School and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School: 164. St. Joseph's CofE Junior School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastchurch Church of England Primary School and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is 2453rd of 2,471 and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is 2369th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).