Coaley Church of England Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy
Dursley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stonehouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Coaley Church of England Primary Academy Dursley, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Stonehouse, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,695 | #196 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #500 of 15,697 | #1959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 20% |
| 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 | Dursley | Stonehouse |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coaleyacademy.co.uk | www.st-josephs-nympsfield.com |
The verdict
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 81.3).
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 80%).
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 20%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 86.
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 Coaley Church of England Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coaley Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (92.9 vs 81.3 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 Coaley Church of England Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Dursley and Stonehouse in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy: 86. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coaley Church of England Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy is 42nd of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).