James Elliman Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 661 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Elliman Academy
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
988 students
| Measure | James Elliman Academy Slough, South East | St Joseph's Catholic High School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 2,471 | #254 of 679 |
| National rank | #2247 of 15,697 | #1307 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 687 | 988 |
| Pupils on roll | 687 | 988 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 123.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.jameselliman.academy | www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •James Elliman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 63.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic High School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 687.
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 James Elliman Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), James Elliman Academy ranks higher (79.3 vs 63.8 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 James Elliman Academy and St Joseph's Catholic High School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Elliman Academy: 687. St Joseph's Catholic High School: 988. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Elliman Academy and St Joseph's Catholic High School rank in South East?
James Elliman Academy is 424th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic High School is 254th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).