St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 579 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
397 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dorking, South East | St Paul's CofE Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #219 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | – | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 397 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Dorking | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephsschooldorking.co.uk | www.stpaulsschool-dorking.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Paul's CofE Primary School?
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is unranked and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 219th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).