Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Cannock, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1130 of 1,690 | #387 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10973 of 15,697 | #4164 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | chadsmoorfed.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-hednesford.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 36.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 221.
- •Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 36.3 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 Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School: 221. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is 1130th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 387th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).