Chester Park Junior School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 404 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Park Junior School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Chester Park Junior School Bristol, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1635 of 1,695 | #820 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14903 of 15,697 | #7644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 295 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chesterpark-jun.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-pri.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 13.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 41%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Chester Park Junior School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 213.
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 Chester Park Junior School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 13.2 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 Chester Park Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester Park Junior School: 295. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester Park Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Chester Park Junior School is 1635th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 820th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).