Cranham Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranham Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
396 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
300 students
| Measure | Cranham Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1187 of 1,690 | #1196 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11439 of 15,697 | #11568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 396 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cranham.worcs.sch.uk | www.stjosephsworcester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.9 vs 33.3).
- •Cranham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Cranham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Cranham Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 300.
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 Cranham Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranham Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranham Primary School: 396. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranham Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cranham Primary School is 1187th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1196th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).