Nailsworth 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, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
STROUD · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stonehouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Nailsworth Church of England Primary School STROUD, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Stonehouse, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #289 of 1,695 | #196 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2883 of 15,697 | #1959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 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 | STROUD | Stonehouse |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nailsworthschool.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs-nympsfield.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 75.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 76%).
- •Nailsworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 20%).
- •Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 148.
- •Nailsworth 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 Nailsworth 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 75.6 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 Nailsworth Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between STROUD and Stonehouse in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School: 176. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nailsworth Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is 289th 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).