Alpha Preparatory School vs Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 220 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Preparatory School
Harrow · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Alpha Preparatory School Harrow, London | Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #817 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 110 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 408 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk | www.stjeromebilingual.org |
The verdict
- •Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 110.
- •Alpha Preparatory School is a independent school while Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 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 Alpha Preparatory School better than Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpha Preparatory School and Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alpha Preparatory School: 110. Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alpha Preparatory School and Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School rank in London?
Alpha Preparatory School is unranked and Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School is 817th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).