Barnes Primary School vs St Catherine's RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Barnes Primary School London, London | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,720 | #48 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13 of 15,697 | #315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 39% | 27% |
| 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 | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barnesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 95.1).
- •Barnes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 85%).
- •Barnes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (39% vs 27%).
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 Barnes Primary School better than St Catherine's RC School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnes Primary School ranks higher (99.5 vs 95.1 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 Barnes Primary School and St Catherine's RC School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between London and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Primary School: 470. St Catherine's RC School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Primary School and St Catherine's RC School rank in London?
Barnes Primary School is 4th of 1,720 and St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).