Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre vs St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 739 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
515 students
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre London, London | St Joan of Arc RC Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 1,720 | #759 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3759 of 15,697 | #4485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 515 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 515 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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.ambler.islington.sch.uk | www.st-joanofarc.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 67.0).
- •Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 71%).
- •St Joan of Arc RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is the larger school with 515 students compared with 427.
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 Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre better than St Joan of Arc RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre ranks higher (70.8 vs 67.0 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 Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre and St Joan of Arc RC Primary School?
About 739 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre: 515. St Joan of Arc RC Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre and St Joan of Arc RC Primary School rank in London?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is 638th of 1,720 and St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is 759th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).