Northlands Wood Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Northlands Wood Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1185 of 2,471 | #725 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6675 of 15,697 | #3925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 419 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northlandswood.co.uk | www.stjosephshh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 56.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 419.
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 Northlands Wood Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.1 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 Northlands Wood Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy: 419. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northlands Wood Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Northlands Wood Primary Academy is 1185th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).