Angel Oak Academy vs St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Angel Oak Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Angel Oak Academy London, London | St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #734 of 1,720 | #736 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4361 of 15,697 | #4376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 388 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 18% |
| 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 | angeloakacademy.org/ | www.stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (67.5 vs 67.5).
- •Angel Oak Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 75%).
- •St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
- •Angel Oak Academy is the larger school with 388 students compared with 228.
- •Angel Oak Academy is a academy school while St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Angel Oak Academy better than St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary 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 Angel Oak Academy and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Angel Oak Academy: 388. St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Angel Oak Academy and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Angel Oak Academy is 734th of 1,720 and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is 736th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).