Somerford Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerford Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
| Measure | Somerford Primary School Christchurch, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1668 of 1,695 | #441 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15292 of 15,697 | #4295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 169 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.somerford.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 9.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 41%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is the larger school with 199 students compared with 169.
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 Somerford 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 9.6 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 Somerford Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Somerford Primary School: 169. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Somerford Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch rank in South West?
Somerford Primary School is 1668th 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).