Francis Holland Preparatory School vs Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Holland Preparatory School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–12
256 students
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Francis Holland Preparatory School London, London | Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #124 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–12 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 256 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.francishollandprep.org.uk | www.oratory.rbkc.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Francis Holland Preparatory School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 210.
- •Francis Holland Preparatory School is a independent school while Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Francis Holland Preparatory School is girls and Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Francis Holland Preparatory School better than Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis Holland Preparatory School and Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland Preparatory School: 256. Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland Preparatory School and Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Francis Holland Preparatory School is unranked and Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is 124th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).