Hamp Nursery and Infants' School 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 Nursery and Infants' School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
234 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Bridgwater, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 1,695 | #817 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10301 of 15,697 | #7610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 130% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.hampnurseryandinfantschool.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 39.3).
- •Hamp Nursery and Infants' School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 199.
- •Hamp Nursery and Infants' School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nursery and Infants' School 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 39.3 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 Hamp Nursery and Infants' School 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 Nursery and Infants' School: 234. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamp Nursery and Infants' School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater rank in South West?
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School is 1122nd 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).