Gayhurst School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 486 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayhurst School
Gerrards Cross · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gerrards Cross · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
389 students
| Measure | Gayhurst School Gerrards Cross, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #558 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 334 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 389 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gayhurstschool.co.uk | www.stjosephschalfont.school |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 334.
- •Gayhurst School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Gayhurst 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 Gayhurst School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Gerrards Cross and Gerrards Cross in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayhurst School: 334. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayhurst School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Gayhurst School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 558th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).