Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 507 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
287 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
80 students
| Measure | Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Newton Abbot, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1467 of 1,695 | #518 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13278 of 15,697 | #5044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 287 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 38.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 14% |
| 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 | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highweekprimary.co.uk | www.st-josephs-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 24.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 80.
- •Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 24.5 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 Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School: 287. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School is 1467th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 518th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).