Cardinham School vs St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 172 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinham School
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
81 students
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Cardinham School Bodmin, South West | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,695 | #1469 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3738 of 15,697 | #13286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 38.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Bodmin | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cardinhamschool.co.uk | www.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 24.5).
- •Cardinham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Cardinham School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
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 Cardinham School better than St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinham School ranks higher (70.9 vs 24.5 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 Cardinham School and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Bodmin and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinham School: 81. St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinham School and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Cardinham School is 364th of 1,695 and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1469th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).