St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Carterton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Carterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Carterton, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Carterton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1275 of 2,471 | #2352 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7274 of 15,697 | #14561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Carterton | Carterton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-john.oxon.sch.uk | www.stjosephsprimarycarterton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 16.1).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 27%).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 107.
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton 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 St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 16.1 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 St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Carterton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School: 452. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton rank in South East?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is 1275th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is 2352nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).