Parklands Community Primary School vs St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 562 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Community Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Parklands Community Primary School Chichester, South East | St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 2,471 | #2369 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7529 of 15,697 | #14699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 426 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 45.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.parklands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephscejunior.school |
The verdict
- •Parklands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 15.0).
- •Parklands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 36%).
- •Parklands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Parklands Community Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 165.
- •Parklands Community Primary School is a local authority school while St. Joseph's CofE Junior 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 Parklands Community Primary School better than St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands Community Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 15.0 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 Parklands Community Primary School and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklands Community Primary School: 426. St. Joseph's CofE Junior School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Community Primary School and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Parklands Community Primary School is 1319th of 2,471 and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is 2369th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).