Bentley Wood High School vs St John's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Wood High School
Stanmore · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,393 students
St John's CofE School
Stanmore · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
| Measure | Bentley Wood High School Stanmore, London | St John's CofE School Stanmore, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 640 | #1155 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #906 of 4,090 | #7679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,393 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,393 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | – |
| town | Stanmore | Stanmore |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk/ | www.stjohns.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bentley Wood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 51.4).
- •Bentley Wood High School is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 278.
- •Bentley Wood High School is a academy school while St John's CofE School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bentley Wood High School is girls and St John's CofE School is co-educational.
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 Bentley Wood High School better than St John's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Bentley Wood High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 51.4 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 Bentley Wood High School and St John's CofE School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stanmore and Stanmore in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentley Wood High School: 1,393. St John's CofE School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley Wood High School and St John's CofE School rank in London?
Bentley Wood High School is 193rd of 640 and St John's CofE School is 1155th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).