Northmead Junior School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northmead Junior School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
717 students
| Measure | Northmead Junior School Guildford, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1417 of 2,471 | #345 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8223 of 15,697 | #1726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 352 | 717 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 717 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northmead.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjosephsguildford.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 49.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 352.
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 Northmead Junior School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 49.0 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 Northmead Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northmead Junior School: 352. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 717. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northmead Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Northmead Junior School is 1417th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 345th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).