ARK John Archer Primary Academy vs Thames Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 343 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
Thames Christian School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
188 students
| Measure | ARK John Archer Primary Academy London, London | Thames Christian School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 1,720 | #564 of 640 |
| National rank | #7507 of 15,697 | #3443 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 77.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.5% | 47% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkjohnarcher.org | www.thameschristianschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •ARK John Archer Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 21.3).
- •ARK John Archer Primary Academy is the larger school with 195 students compared with 188.
- •ARK John Archer Primary Academy is a academy school while Thames Christian School is a independent 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 ARK John Archer Primary Academy better than Thames Christian School?
On the Success Index (England), ARK John Archer Primary Academy ranks higher (52.2 vs 21.3 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 ARK John Archer Primary Academy and Thames Christian School?
About 343 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy: 195. Thames Christian School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do ARK John Archer Primary Academy and Thames Christian School rank in London?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy is 1132nd of 1,720 and Thames Christian School is 564th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).