Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School
Stonehouse · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stonehouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School Stonehouse, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Stonehouse, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #457 of 1,695 | #196 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4515 of 15,697 | #1959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 225 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Stonehouse | Stonehouse |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leonardstanleycofeprimary.co.uk | www.st-josephs-nympsfield.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 66.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 148.
- •Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary 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 Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 66.8 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 Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stonehouse and Stonehouse in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School: 225. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School is 457th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).