Highcliffe St Mark Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
| Measure | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #829 of 1,695 | #441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7716 of 15,697 | #4295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 651 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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 | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 51.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 58%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is the larger school with 651 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 Highcliffe St Mark Primary 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 51.2 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 Highcliffe St Mark Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School: 651. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highcliffe St Mark Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch rank in South West?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is 829th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is 441st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).