Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School vs St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
238 students
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students
| Measure | Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School London, London | St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 1,720 | #936 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5011 of 15,697 | #5804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 238 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 62.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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.absprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-john.hackney.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 60.2).
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 74%).
- •Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 238.
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 Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School better than St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 60.2 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 Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School: 238. St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is 836th of 1,720 and St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is 936th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).