Alexander McLeod Primary School vs St Paul's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 972 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander McLeod Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
544 students
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
| Measure | Alexander McLeod Primary School London, London | St Paul's Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,720 | #517 of 640 |
| National rank | #5468 of 15,697 | #3123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 544 | 1,066 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 1,066 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alexmcleod.org.uk/ | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alexander McLeod Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 26.6).
- •St Paul's Academy is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 544.
- •Alexander McLeod Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Academy 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 Alexander McLeod Primary School better than St Paul's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alexander McLeod Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 26.6 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 Alexander McLeod Primary School and St Paul's Academy?
About 972 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alexander McLeod Primary School: 544. St Paul's Academy: 1,066. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alexander McLeod Primary School and St Paul's Academy rank in London?
Alexander McLeod Primary School is 894th of 1,720 and St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).