David Livingstone Academy vs St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Livingstone Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | David Livingstone Academy Thornton Heath, London | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #516 of 1,720 | #958 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2984 of 15,697 | #5973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.davidlivingstone-academy.org/ | www.stjamesthegreat.org/ |
The verdict
- •David Livingstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 59.4).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 71%).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 198.
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 David Livingstone Academy better than St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), David Livingstone Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 59.4 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 David Livingstone Academy and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
David Livingstone Academy: 198. St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do David Livingstone Academy and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
David Livingstone Academy is 516th of 1,720 and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is 958th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).