Chesterton Primary School vs John Burns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
John Burns Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School London, London | John Burns Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #814 of 1,720 | #584 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4883 of 15,697 | #3419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 62.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 14% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestertonschool.org.uk/ | www.johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Burns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 64.8).
- •John Burns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 77%).
- •John Burns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Chesterton Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 158.
- •Chesterton Primary School is a academy school while John Burns 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 Chesterton Primary School better than John Burns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Burns Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 64.8 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 Chesterton Primary School and John Burns Primary School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 416. John Burns Primary School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and John Burns Primary School rank in London?
Chesterton Primary School is 814th of 1,720 and John Burns Primary School is 584th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).