Edmund Waller Primary School vs St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 832 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Waller Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
151 students
| Measure | Edmund Waller Primary School London, London | St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,720 | #695 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3486 of 15,697 | #4113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 434 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.st-jameshatcham.lewisham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Edmund Waller Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 68.9).
- •St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 72%).
- •Edmund Waller Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Edmund Waller Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 151.
- •Edmund Waller Primary School is a local authority school while St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Edmund Waller Primary School better than St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edmund Waller Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.9 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 Edmund Waller Primary School and St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmund Waller Primary School: 434. St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmund Waller Primary School and St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Edmund Waller Primary School is 594th of 1,720 and St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is 695th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).