Cromer Road Primary School vs St Catherine's RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromer Road Primary School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Cromer Road Primary School Barnet, London | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1159 of 1,720 | #48 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7726 of 15,697 | #315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 27% |
| 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 | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cromerroad.com | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 51.1).
- •St Catherine's RC School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 63%).
- •St Catherine's RC School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 8%).
- •St Catherine's RC School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 413.
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 Cromer Road Primary School better than St Catherine's RC School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's RC School ranks higher (95.1 vs 51.1 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 Cromer Road Primary School and St Catherine's RC School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromer Road Primary School: 413. St Catherine's RC School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromer Road Primary School and St Catherine's RC School rank in London?
Cromer Road Primary School is 1159th of 1,720 and St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).