St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Winchcombe School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 590 m 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
The Winchcombe School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newbury, South East | The Winchcombe School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2053 of 2,471 | #2147 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12544 of 15,697 | #13097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 51% |
| 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.winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 25.5).
- •The Winchcombe School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 45%).
- •The Winchcombe School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 246.
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 Winchcombe School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (28.4 vs 25.5 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 Winchcombe School?
About 590 m 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. The Winchcombe School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Winchcombe School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 2053rd of 2,471 and The Winchcombe School is 2147th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).