St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell vs The Brakenhale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Bracknell Forest, South East | The Brakenhale School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 2,471 | #369 of 679 |
| National rank | #726 of 15,697 | #2180 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 1,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,001 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Bracknell Forest | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 45.8).
- •The Brakenhale School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 210.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a local authority school while The Brakenhale School 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell better than The Brakenhale School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell ranks higher (90.7 vs 45.8 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, Bracknell and The Brakenhale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bracknell Forest and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell: 210. The Brakenhale School: 1,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell and The Brakenhale School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is 165th of 2,471 and The Brakenhale School is 369th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).