Highcliffe School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliffe School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,519 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
| Measure | Highcliffe School Christchurch, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 402 | #441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1325 of 4,090 | #4295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,519 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highcliffe.school | www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 63.3).
- •Highcliffe School is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 199.
- •Highcliffe School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a local authority 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 Highcliffe School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch ranks higher (67.9 vs 63.3 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 Highcliffe School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highcliffe School: 1,519. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highcliffe School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch rank in South West?
Highcliffe School is 113th of 402 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is 441st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).