Ark White City Primary Academy vs St Stephen's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark White City Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Ark White City Primary Academy London, London | St Stephen's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 1,720 | #82 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12602 of 15,697 | #529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 61.8% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 44% |
| 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.arkwhitecity.org | www.ststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 28.0).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 64%).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 0%).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 306.
- •Ark White City Primary Academy is a academy school while St Stephen's 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 White City Primary Academy better than St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 28.0 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 White City Primary Academy and St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark White City Primary Academy: 306. St Stephen's CofE Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark White City Primary Academy and St Stephen's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Ark White City Primary Academy is 1563rd of 1,720 and St Stephen's CofE Primary School is 82nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).