Buckingham Preparatory 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.
Buckingham Preparatory School
Pinner · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Pinner · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
| Measure | Buckingham Preparatory School Pinner, London | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #93 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 628 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Pinner | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buckprep.org | www.stjohnfisherschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 103.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is a independent school while St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is boys and St John Fisher 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 Buckingham Preparatory School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckingham Preparatory School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pinner and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Preparatory School: 103. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Preparatory School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Buckingham Preparatory School is unranked and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 93rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).