St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 711 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Aldershot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
487 students
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Aldershot · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Aldershot, South East | St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School Aldershot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 2,471 | #2197 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #451 of 15,697 | #13429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 487 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 3% |
| 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 | Aldershot | Aldershot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephsaldershot.org/ | www.stmichaelscejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 23.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 46%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 3%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 359.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 23.7 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Aldershot and Aldershot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 487. St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 110th of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School is 2197th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).