St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Chalfonts Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gerrards Cross, South East | The Chalfonts Community College Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 2,471 | #450 of 679 |
| National rank | #3017 of 15,697 | #2807 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 389 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephschalfont.school | www.chalfonts.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 32.9).
- •The Chalfonts Community College is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 389.
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 The Chalfonts Community College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 32.9 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 The Chalfonts Community College?
About 1.3 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. The Chalfonts Community College: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Chalfonts Community College rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 558th of 2,471 and The Chalfonts Community College is 450th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).