City Junior School vs St Alban's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 196 m 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | City Junior School 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE, London | St Alban's Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1166 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #7803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 81 |
| Free school meals | – | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 34.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cityjuniorschool.org.uk | www.stalbanscamden.co.uk |
The verdict
- •City Junior School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 81.
- •City Junior School is a independent school while St Alban's Church of England 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 City Junior School better than St Alban's Church of England Primary 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 St Alban's Church of England Primary School?
About 196 m in a straight line, between 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Junior School: 288. St Alban's Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Junior School and St Alban's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
City Junior School is unranked and St Alban's Church of England Primary School is 1166th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).