Bowes Primary School vs St Monica's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowes Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
St Monica's RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
441 students
| Measure | Bowes Primary School London, London | St Monica's RC Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,720 | #271 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1220 of 15,697 | #1672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 464 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bowesprimaryschool.org | www.st-monicas.enfield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 83.2).
- •Bowes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 73%).
- •St Monica's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 20%).
- •Bowes Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 441.
- •Bowes Primary School is a academy school while St Monica's RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bowes Primary School better than St Monica's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowes Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 83.2 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 Bowes Primary School and St Monica's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Primary School: 464. St Monica's RC Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Primary School and St Monica's RC Primary School rank in London?
Bowes Primary School is 191st of 1,720 and St Monica's RC Primary School is 271st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).