Crofton Infant School vs St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Infant School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
590 students
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Crofton Infant School Orpington, London | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 1,720 | #9 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #33 of 15,697 | #56 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 590 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 590 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.croftoninfantschool.co.uk/ | www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (99.2 vs 98.8).
- •Crofton Infant School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 216.
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 Crofton Infant School better than St James' Roman Catholic 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 Crofton Infant School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Infant School: 590. St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Infant School and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Crofton Infant School is 6th of 1,720 and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 9th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).