Oathall Community College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,341 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Oathall Community College Haywards Heath, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 679 | #725 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #633 of 4,090 | #3925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,341 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,341 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oathall.org | www.stjosephshh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oathall Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 70.0).
- •Oathall Community College is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 434.
- •Oathall Community College is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Oathall Community College better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oathall Community College ranks higher (79.5 vs 70.0 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 Oathall Community College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oathall Community College: 1,341. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oathall Community College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Oathall Community College is 158th of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).