St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newbury, South East | St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2053 of 2,471 | #2045 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12544 of 15,697 | #12516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 246 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjosephs.w-berks.sch.uk | www.stjohnandstnicolasschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (28.4 vs 28.5).
- •St Nicolas C.E. Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 45%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 244.
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 Nicolas C.E. Junior 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 Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 246. St Nicolas C.E. Junior School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 2053rd of 2,471 and St Nicolas C.E. Junior School is 2045th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).