City of London Primary Academy, Islington vs St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 385 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | City of London Primary Academy, Islington London, London | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 1,720 | #763 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2245 of 15,697 | #4505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 348 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 54.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | 9% |
| 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.colpai.org.uk | www.stpetersandstpauls.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 66.9).
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 80%).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington does better on ks2: higher standard (40% vs 9%).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is the larger school with 348 students compared with 222.
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a academy school while St Peter and St Paul Catholic 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 of London Primary Academy, Islington better than St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks higher (79.3 vs 66.9 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 348. St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Primary Academy, Islington and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School rank in London?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 380th of 1,720 and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is 763rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).