Long Crendon School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Crendon School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
226 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Thame · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Long Crendon School Aylesbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 2,471 | #988 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1694 of 15,697 | #5510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 226 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Aylesbury | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longcrendon.bucks.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Crendon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 61.7).
- •Long Crendon School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Long Crendon School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 162.
- •Long Crendon School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame 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 Long Crendon School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
On the Success Index (England), Long Crendon School ranks higher (83.1 vs 61.7 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 Long Crendon School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Crendon School: 226. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Crendon School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rank in South East?
Long Crendon School is 337th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is 988th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).