Bessemer Grange Primary School vs James Allen's Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 436 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Grange Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
515 students
James Allen's Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,223 students
| Measure | Bessemer Grange Primary School London, London | James Allen's Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 1,720 | #240 of 640 |
| National rank | #2500 of 15,697 | #1137 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 515 | 1,223 |
| Pupils on roll | 515 | 1,223 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.thegemfederation.co.uk/bessemer-primary | www.jags.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 67.5).
- •James Allen's Girls' School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 515.
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School is a local authority school while James Allen's Girls' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School is co-educational and James Allen's Girls' School is girls.
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 Bessemer Grange Primary School better than James Allen's Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Bessemer Grange Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.5 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 Bessemer Grange Primary School and James Allen's Girls' School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bessemer Grange Primary School: 515. James Allen's Girls' School: 1,223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bessemer Grange Primary School and James Allen's Girls' School rank in London?
Bessemer Grange Primary School is 425th of 1,720 and James Allen's Girls' School is 240th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).