St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Westlands First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km 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
Westlands First School
Droitwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
209 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Droitwich, West Midlands | Westlands First School Droitwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 1,690 | #1644 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13988 of 15,697 | #15385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 197 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 69.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.westlands.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.0 vs 8.6).
- •Westlands First School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 197.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Westlands First 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 Westlands First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (20.0 vs 8.6 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 Westlands First School?
About 1.3 km 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. Westlands First School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Westlands First School rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1482nd of 1,690 and Westlands First School is 1644th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).