Haddenham Community Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haddenham Community Infant School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
109 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Thame · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Haddenham Community Infant School Aylesbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #996 of 2,471 | #988 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,697 | #5510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 121.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Aylesbury | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.haddenhaminfant.bucks.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.4 vs 61.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is the larger school with 162 students compared with 109.
- •Haddenham Community Infant School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame 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 Haddenham Community Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
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 Haddenham Community Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haddenham Community Infant School: 109. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haddenham Community Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rank in South East?
Haddenham Community Infant School is 996th 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).