Hardwick Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Banbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1336 of 2,471 | #1931 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7672 of 15,697 | #11599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 249 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hardwickschool.org | www.st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hardwick Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 33.2).
- •Hardwick Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 249 students compared with 197.
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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury?
On the Success Index (England), Hardwick Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (51.4 vs 33.2 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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery: 249. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury rank in South East?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is 1336th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury is 1931st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).