Crowlands Primary School vs St James's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crowlands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
St James's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
| Measure | Crowlands Primary School Romford, London | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #601 of 1,720 | #30 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3527 of 15,697 | #225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 669 | 669 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 669 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 32% |
| 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 | Romford | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.crowlandsprimary.com/ | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 72.0).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 80%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 9%).
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 Crowlands Primary School better than St James's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 72.0 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 Crowlands Primary School and St James's Catholic Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Romford and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crowlands Primary School: 669. St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crowlands Primary School and St James's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Crowlands Primary School is 601st of 1,720 and St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).