Old Swinford Hospital vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 785 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Old Swinford Hospital Stourbridge, West Midlands | St Joseph's RC Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #32 of 493 | #261 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #435 of 4,090 | #2901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,036 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oshsch.com | st-jo-st.sch.life/ |
The verdict
- •Old Swinford Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 75.5).
- •Old Swinford Hospital is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 201.
- •Old Swinford Hospital is a local authority school while St Joseph's RC 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 Old Swinford Hospital better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Swinford Hospital ranks higher (85.1 vs 75.5 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 Old Swinford Hospital and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Swinford Hospital: 1,036. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Swinford Hospital and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Old Swinford Hospital is 32nd of 493 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 261st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).