Kingsmoor Academy vs St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 543 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmoor Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
St James Church of England Primary School
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Kingsmoor Academy Harlow, East of England | St James Church of England Primary School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #539 of 1,872 | #1147 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4437 of 15,697 | #9466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 280 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kingsmooracademy.attrust.org.uk/ | www.stjamescofeprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsmoor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 43.2).
- •Kingsmoor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 53%).
- •St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Kingsmoor Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 211.
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 Kingsmoor Academy better than St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmoor Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 43.2 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 Kingsmoor Academy and St James Church of England Primary School?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmoor Academy: 280. St James Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmoor Academy and St James Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Kingsmoor Academy is 539th of 1,872 and St James Church of England Primary School is 1147th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).