Bishop Stopford's School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 594 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Stopford's School
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
554 students
St James CofE Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford's School Enfield, London | St James CofE Primary School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #605 of 640 | #1475 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3722 of 4,090 | #11165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 554 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | – |
| town | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk | www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 17.1).
- •Bishop Stopford's School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 188.
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 Stopford's School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 17.1 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 Bishop Stopford's School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford's School: 554. St James CofE Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford's School and St James CofE Primary School rank in London?
Bishop Stopford's School is 605th of 640 and St James CofE Primary School is 1475th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).