Boxgrove Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic 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.
Boxgrove Primary School
Greenwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Boxgrove Primary School Greenwich, London | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Erith, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,720 | #242 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3461 of 15,697 | #1505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 17% |
| 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 | Greenwich | Erith |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.boxgrove.compassps.uk | www.sjf.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 72.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 78%).
- •Boxgrove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 17%).
- •Boxgrove Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 177.
- •Boxgrove Primary School is a academy school while St John Fisher Catholic 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 Boxgrove Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 72.3 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 Boxgrove Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Greenwich and Erith in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boxgrove Primary School: 382. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boxgrove Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Boxgrove Primary School is 589th of 1,720 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 242nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).