City Junior School vs Holy Cross Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Junior School
4 GRAY'S INN PLACE · Independent primary · Ages 7–11
288 students
Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
289 students
| Measure | City Junior School 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE, London | Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 288 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 289 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cityjuniorschool.org.uk | www.holycrossprepschool.co.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1 |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Preparatory School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 288.
- •City Junior School is co-educational and Holy Cross Preparatory School is girls.
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 City Junior School better than Holy Cross Preparatory 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 City Junior School and Holy Cross Preparatory School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Junior School: 288. Holy Cross Preparatory School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Junior School and Holy Cross Preparatory School rank in London?
City Junior School is unranked and Holy Cross Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).