Berrow Church Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berrow Church Primary School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Berrow Church Primary School Burnham-on-Sea, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Burnham-on-Sea, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 1,695 | #542 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12572 of 15,697 | #5226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Burnham-on-Sea | Burnham-on-Sea |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | berrowprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 28.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 173.
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 Berrow Church Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (63.1 vs 28.2 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 Berrow Church Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Burnham-on-Sea and Burnham-on-Sea in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berrow Church Primary School: 173. St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berrow Church Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
Berrow Church Primary School is 1389th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 542nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).