Akiva School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akiva School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
| Measure | Akiva School London, London | St Mary's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #21 of 1,720 | #116 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #177 of 15,697 | #794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 418 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 25% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.akivaschool.org | www.stmarysfinchley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Akiva School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 90.1).
- •Akiva School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 82%).
- •Akiva School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 25%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 418.
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 Akiva School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Akiva School ranks higher (96.8 vs 90.1 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 Akiva School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akiva School: 418. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akiva School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Akiva School is 21st of 1,720 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 116th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).