Picknalls First School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 290 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picknalls First School
Uttoxeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
334 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Uttoxeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Picknalls First School Uttoxeter, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Uttoxeter, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #183 of 1,690 | #69 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2100 of 15,697 | #761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 334 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| 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 | Uttoxeter | Uttoxeter |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | picknalls.com | www.st-josephs-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 80.4).
- •Picknalls First School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 207.
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 Picknalls First School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 80.4 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 Picknalls First School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 290 m in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Uttoxeter in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Picknalls First School: 334. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Picknalls First School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Picknalls First School is 183rd of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).