Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School vs St James's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 613 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St James's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
| Measure | Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School Twickenham, London | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #41 of 1,720 | #30 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #283 of 15,697 | #225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 669 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 669 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 32% |
| 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 | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.archdeaconcambridges.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.4 vs 96.2).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 84%).
- •Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 32%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 440.
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 Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School better than St James's 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 Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School and St James's Catholic Primary School?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School: 440. St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School and St James's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School is 41st of 1,720 and St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).