Buxton School vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 925 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students
St James' CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Buxton School London, London | St James' CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 640 | #1123 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1911 of 4,090 | #7436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,065 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,065 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buxtonschool.org.uk/ | www.st-james.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 51.3).
- •Buxton School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •St James' CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Buxton School is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 190.
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 Buxton School better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 51.3 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 Buxton School and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton School: 1,065. St James' CofE Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton School and St James' CofE Primary School rank in London?
Buxton School is 369th of 640 and St James' CofE Primary School is 1123rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).