Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Etchingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery Etchingham, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #616 of 2,471 | #1645 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3360 of 15,697 | #9700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 0% |
| 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 | Etchingham | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hurstgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs-aylesham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 42.1).
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
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 Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (72.9 vs 42.1 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 Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Etchingham and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 140. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham rank in South East?
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 616th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is 1645th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).