St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Westacre Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 273 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Droitwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Westacre Middle School
Droitwich · Local authority primary · Ages 9–12
444 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Droitwich, West Midlands | Westacre Middle School Droitwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 1,690 | #1188 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13988 of 15,697 | #11456 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Droitwich | Droitwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosephsdroitwich.co.uk | www.westacre-middle-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westacre Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 20.0).
- •Westacre Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 43%).
- •Westacre Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Westacre Middle School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 197.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Westacre Middle School is a local authority 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than Westacre Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Westacre Middle School ranks higher (33.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Westacre Middle School?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Droitwich and Droitwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 197. Westacre Middle School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Westacre Middle School rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1482nd of 1,690 and Westacre Middle School is 1188th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).