Launceston College vs St Josephs School
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.
Launceston College
Launceston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,205 students
St Josephs School
Cornwall · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
212 students
| Measure | Launceston College Launceston, South West | St Josephs School Cornwall, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 402 | #249 of 402 |
| National rank | #1081 of 4,090 | #2433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,205 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,205 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.36 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | Launceston | Cornwall |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.launcestoncollege.uk | www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Launceston College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 40.6).
- •Launceston College is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 212.
- •Launceston College is a academy school while St Josephs School is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Launceston College better than St Josephs School?
On the Success Index (England), Launceston College ranks higher (68.6 vs 40.6 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 Launceston College and St Josephs School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Cornwall in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Launceston College: 1,205. St Josephs School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Launceston College and St Josephs School rank in South West?
Launceston College is 88th of 402 and St Josephs School is 249th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).