St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's 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
Gerrards Cross · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
389 students
St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
391 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gerrards Cross, South East | St Mary's School Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 2,471 | #486 of 679 |
| National rank | #3017 of 15,697 | #3075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 389 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.2 |
| town | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephschalfont.school | www.stmarysgx.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 27.8).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 389.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and St Mary's School is girls.
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 27.8 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 and St Mary's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gerrards Cross and Gerrards Cross in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 389. St Mary's School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 558th of 2,471 and St Mary's School is 486th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).