Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School Highbridge, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Burnham-on-Sea, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #551 of 1,695 | #542 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5286 of 15,697 | #5226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 180 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 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 | Highbridge | Burnham-on-Sea |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | slp5.somerset.org.uk/webs/brentknoll/SitePages/Home.aspx | www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.7 vs 63.1).
- •Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 66%).
- •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 180.
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 Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School: 180. St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is 551st 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).