Footsteps Trust vs St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 731 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Footsteps Trust
London ยท Independent secondary ยท Ages 12โ16
34 students
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
London ยท Local authority primary ยท Ages 7โ11
253 students
| Measure | Footsteps Trust London, London | St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #886 of 1,720 |
| National rank | โ | #5434 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12โ16 | Ages 7โ11 |
| Students | 34 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 253 |
| Free school meals | โ | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 42.5% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | โ | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | โ | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | 2.9 | โ |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 3.3% | โ |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 3.3% | โ |
| EBacc average points | 0.14 | โ |
| A level points per entry | โ | โ |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | Footstepstrust.com | www.smab.enfield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 4.3).
- โขSt Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 34.
- โขFootsteps Trust is a independent school while St Michael at Bowes CofE 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 Footsteps Trust better than St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School ranks higher (62.0 vs 4.3 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 Footsteps Trust and St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Footsteps Trust: 34. St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Footsteps Trust and St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School rank in London?
Footsteps Trust is unranked and St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School is 886th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).