Enfield Heights Academy vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Heights Academy
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St James CofE Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Enfield Heights Academy Enfield, London | St James CofE Primary School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 1,720 | #1475 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2517 of 15,697 | #11165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 4% |
| 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 | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.enfieldheightsacademy.org.uk/ | www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Enfield Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 35.4).
- •Enfield Heights Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 63%).
- •Enfield Heights Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 4%).
- •Enfield Heights Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 188.
- •Enfield Heights Academy 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 Enfield Heights Academy better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Enfield Heights Academy ranks higher (77.7 vs 35.4 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 Enfield Heights Academy and St James CofE Primary School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Enfield Heights Academy: 200. St James CofE Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Enfield Heights Academy and St James CofE Primary School rank in London?
Enfield Heights Academy is 430th of 1,720 and St James CofE Primary School is 1475th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).