St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater vs St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 624 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Bridgwater, South West | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #817 of 1,695 | #437 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7610 of 15,697 | #4277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-josephs-bridgwater.co.uk | www.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 51.8).
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 199.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater is a academy school while St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater better than St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 51.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater: 199. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater is 817th of 1,695 and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is 437th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).