Brimsdown Primary School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 786 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimsdown Primary School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St James CofE Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Brimsdown Primary School Enfield, London | St James CofE Primary School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1127 of 1,720 | #1475 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7466 of 15,697 | #11165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brimsdown.enfield.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brimsdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 35.4).
- •Brimsdown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •Brimsdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Brimsdown Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 188.
- •Brimsdown Primary School is a academy school while St James CofE 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 Brimsdown Primary School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brimsdown Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 35.4 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 Brimsdown Primary School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimsdown Primary School: 451. St James CofE Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimsdown Primary School and St James CofE Primary School rank in London?
Brimsdown Primary School is 1127th of 1,720 and St James CofE Primary School is 1475th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).