Earlham Primary School vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 232 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
St James' CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Earlham Primary School London, London | St James' CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 1,720 | #1123 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3048 of 15,697 | #7436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 14% |
| 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.earlham.compasseko.uk/ | www.st-james.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Earlham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 52.6).
- •Earlham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 67%).
- •Earlham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
- •Earlham Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 190.
- •Earlham Primary School is a academy school while St James' CofE 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 Earlham Primary School better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Earlham Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 52.6 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 Earlham Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlham Primary School: 450. St James' CofE Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlham Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School rank in London?
Earlham Primary School is 528th of 1,720 and St James' CofE Primary School is 1123rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).