Hamp Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamp Academy
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
307 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Hamp Academy Bridgwater, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1598 of 1,695 | #817 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14505 of 15,697 | #7610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 307 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 48.2% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 12% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hampacademy.co.uk | www.st-josephs-bridgwater.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 16.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 49%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 1%).
- •Hamp Academy is the larger school with 307 students compared with 199.
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 Hamp Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater ranks higher (51.8 vs 16.5 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 Hamp Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamp Academy: 307. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamp Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater rank in South West?
Hamp Academy is 1598th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater is 817th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).