Fern Hill Primary School vs St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
663 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
212 students
| Measure | Fern Hill Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #169 of 1,720 | #489 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1107 of 15,697 | #2830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 663 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 663 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fernhillprimary.org | www.stjohnshamptonwick.school |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 75.9).
- •Fern Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 75%).
- •Fern Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 14%).
- •Fern Hill Primary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 212.
- •Fern Hill Primary School is a academy school while St John the Baptist Church of England Junior 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 Fern Hill Primary School better than St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Fern Hill Primary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 75.9 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 Fern Hill Primary School and St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fern Hill Primary School: 663. St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fern Hill Primary School and St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School rank in London?
Fern Hill Primary School is 169th of 1,720 and St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is 489th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).