Ark John Keats Academy vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark John Keats Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,732 students
St James CofE Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Ark John Keats Academy London, London | St James CofE Primary School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 640 | #1475 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1990 of 4,090 | #11165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,732 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,732 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | – |
| town | London | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkjohnkeats.org | www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark John Keats Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 35.4).
- •St James CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Ark John Keats Academy is the larger school with 1,732 students compared with 188.
- •Ark John Keats Academy is a academy school while St James CofE 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 Ark John Keats Academy better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark John Keats Academy ranks higher (49.4 vs 35.4 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 Keats Academy and St James CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark John Keats Academy: 1,732. St James CofE Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark John Keats Academy and St James CofE Primary School rank in London?
Ark John Keats Academy is 385th of 640 and St James CofE Primary School is 1475th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).