St Josephs School vs Windmill Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Josephs School
Cornwall · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
212 students
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
| Measure | St Josephs School Cornwall, South West | Windmill Hill Academy Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 402 | #1515 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2433 of 4,090 | #13618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 212 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cornwall | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk | www.windmillhillacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Josephs School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 22.5).
- •St Josephs School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 162.
- •St Josephs School is a independent school while Windmill Hill Academy 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 Josephs School better than Windmill Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Josephs School ranks higher (40.6 vs 22.5 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 Josephs School and Windmill Hill Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Josephs School: 212. Windmill Hill Academy: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Josephs School and Windmill Hill Academy rank in South West?
St Josephs School is 249th of 402 and Windmill Hill Academy is 1515th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).