Castle Hill Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Primary School
Chessington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Chessington, London | St Paul's CofE Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 1,720 | #625 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9581 of 15,697 | #3696 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 514 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 115.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Chessington | Chessington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | castlehill-kingston.co.uk/ | www.stpaulsp.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 42.6).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Castle Hill Primary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 209.
- •Castle Hill Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's 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 Castle Hill Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 42.6 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 Castle Hill Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 514. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1333rd of 1,720 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 625th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).