Lawn Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawn Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
217 students
| Measure | Lawn Primary School Gravesend, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2415 of 2,471 | #960 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15148 of 15,697 | #5366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 237 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 23% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lawnprimary.co.uk | www.st-josephs-northfleet.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 11.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 31%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •Lawn Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 217.
- •Lawn Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet 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 Lawn Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet ranks higher (62.3 vs 11.0 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 Lawn Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawn Primary School: 237. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawn Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet rank in South East?
Lawn Primary School is 2415th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is 960th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).