Bishop Justus CofE School vs St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Justus CofE School
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Bishop Justus CofE School Bromley, London | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #534 of 640 | #9 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3262 of 4,090 | #56 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,016 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,016 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.5 | – |
| town | Bromley | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopjustus.bromley.sch.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 23.8).
- •Bishop Justus CofE School is the larger school with 1,016 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 Bishop Justus CofE 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 23.8 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 Bishop Justus CofE School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Justus CofE School: 1,016. St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Justus CofE School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bishop Justus CofE School is 534th of 640 and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 9th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).