St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School vs The Blue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 378 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
The Blue School
Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,362 students
| Measure | St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Wells, South West | The Blue School Wells, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,695 | #86 of 402 |
| National rank | #5823 of 15,697 | #1063 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 160 | 1,362 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 1,362 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Wells | Wells |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjosephandstteresa.co.uk/ | www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 60.1).
- •The Blue School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 160.
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 St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School better than The Blue School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue School ranks higher (69.0 vs 60.1 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 St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and The Blue School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Wells and Wells in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School: 160. The Blue School: 1,362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and The Blue School rank in South West?
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is 619th of 1,695 and The Blue School is 86th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).