Longlands Primary School vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longlands Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Longlands Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | St Joseph's RC Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 1,690 | #261 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11740 of 15,697 | #2901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Market Drayton | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longlandsprimaryschool.co.uk | st-jo-st.sch.life/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 32.5).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 Longlands Primary School better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's RC Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 32.5 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 Longlands Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longlands Primary School: 201. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longlands Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Longlands Primary School is 1218th of 1,690 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 261st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).