Bromley High School GDST vs St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bromley High School GDST
Bromley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
886 students
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Bromley High School GDST Bromley, London | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #527 of 640 | #9 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3194 of 4,090 | #56 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 886 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 886 | 216 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.8 | – |
| town | Bromley | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | schoolsite.edex.net.UK/77/ | www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 24.9).
- •Bromley High School GDST is the larger school with 886 students compared with 216.
- •Bromley High School GDST is a independent school while St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bromley High School GDST is girls and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Bromley High School GDST better than St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 24.9 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 Bromley High School GDST and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Bromley and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bromley High School GDST: 886. St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bromley High School GDST and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bromley High School GDST is 527th of 640 and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 9th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).