Ranelagh School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 524 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranelagh School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,138 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Ranelagh School Bracknell, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Bracknell Forest, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #131 of 679 | #165 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #496 of 4,090 | #726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,138 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,138 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell Forest |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk | www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 83.2).
- •Ranelagh School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 210.
- •Ranelagh School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a local authority 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 Ranelagh School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell ranks higher (90.7 vs 83.2 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 Ranelagh School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell Forest in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ranelagh School: 1,138. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranelagh School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell rank in South East?
Ranelagh School is 131st of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is 165th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).