Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
| Measure | Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School Newbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2096 of 2,471 | #2053 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12820 of 15,697 | #12544 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shaw.w-berks.sch.uk | www.stjosephs.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 27.0).
- •Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 45%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 91.
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 Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (28.4 vs 27.0 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 Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School: 91. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School is 2096th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 2053rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).