Harmans Water Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmans Water Primary School
Bracknell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Harmans Water Primary School Bracknell, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Bracknell Forest, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2378 of 2,471 | #165 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14775 of 15,697 | #726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 445 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bracknell | Bracknell Forest |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harmanswater.co.uk | www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 14.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 35%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Harmans Water Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 210.
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 Harmans Water Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell ranks higher (90.7 vs 14.3 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 Harmans Water Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell Forest in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harmans Water Primary School: 445. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harmans Water Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell rank in South East?
Harmans Water Primary School is 2378th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is 165th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).