Barnehurst Infant School vs St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnehurst Infant School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
218 students
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Barnehurst Infant School Erith, London | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #272 of 1,720 | #9 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1679 of 15,697 | #56 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 218 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Erith | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk | www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 83.1).
- •Barnehurst Infant School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 216.
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 Barnehurst Infant School better than St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 83.1 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 Barnehurst Infant School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Erith and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnehurst Infant School: 218. St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnehurst Infant School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Barnehurst Infant School is 272nd of 1,720 and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 9th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).