St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 788 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
The Grange School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
429 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Christchurch, South West | The Grange School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #441 of 1,695 | #353 of 402 |
| National rank | #4295 of 15,697 | #3483 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 199 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.thegrangeschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 20.7).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 199.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a local authority school while The Grange 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch better than The Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch ranks higher (67.9 vs 20.7 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, Christchurch and The Grange School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: 199. The Grange School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch and The Grange School rank in South West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is 441st of 1,695 and The Grange School is 353rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).