St Botolph's Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 378 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
217 students
| Measure | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Gravesend, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 2,471 | #960 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5547 of 15,697 | #5366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 422 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 201% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 23% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-botolphs.kent.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-northfleet.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.5 vs 62.3).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 13%).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 217.
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 St Botolph's Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Botolph's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 422. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Botolph's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet rank in South East?
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is 992nd of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is 960th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).