Canonbury Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canonbury Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St Mary Magdalene Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,561 students
| Measure | Canonbury Primary School London, London | St Mary Magdalene Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #773 of 1,720 | #123 of 640 |
| National rank | #4582 of 15,697 | #576 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 441 | 1,561 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 1,561 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.smmacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 66.4).
- •Canonbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 77%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 13%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 441.
- •Canonbury Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary Magdalene Academy is a academy 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 Canonbury Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalene Academy ranks higher (81.1 vs 66.4 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 Canonbury Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Academy?
About 694 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canonbury Primary School: 441. St Mary Magdalene Academy: 1,561. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canonbury Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Academy rank in London?
Canonbury Primary School is 773rd of 1,720 and St Mary Magdalene Academy is 123rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).