RGS Dodderhill vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
RGS Dodderhill
Droitwich Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
146 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Droitwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | RGS Dodderhill Droitwich Spa, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Droitwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 493 | #1482 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #484 of 4,090 | #13988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 146 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 197 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Droitwich Spa | Droitwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.stjosephsdroitwich.co.uk |
The verdict
- •RGS Dodderhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 20.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 146.
- •RGS Dodderhill is a independent 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 RGS Dodderhill better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), RGS Dodderhill ranks higher (83.6 vs 20.0 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 RGS Dodderhill and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Droitwich Spa and Droitwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
RGS Dodderhill: 146. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do RGS Dodderhill and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
RGS Dodderhill is 35th of 493 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1482nd of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).