Parklands Community Primary School vs St. Joseph's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 523 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 Infant School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
129 students
| Measure | Parklands Community Primary School Chichester, South East | St. Joseph's Infant School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 2,471 | #1034 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7529 of 15,697 | #5826 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 426 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.stjosephsinfant.school/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 52.1).
- •Parklands Community Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 129.
- •Parklands Community Primary School is a local authority school while St. Joseph's Infant 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 Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Joseph's Infant School ranks higher (60.1 vs 52.1 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 Parklands Community Primary School and St. Joseph's Infant School?
About 523 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 Infant School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Community Primary School and St. Joseph's Infant School rank in South East?
Parklands Community Primary School is 1319th of 2,471 and St. Joseph's Infant School is 1034th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).