Frithwood Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frithwood Primary School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
374 students
St John's School
Pinner · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Frithwood Primary School Northwood, London | St John's School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #678 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #4009 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Northwood | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.frithwood.hillingdon.sch.uk | www.st-johns.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Frithwood Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 266.
- •Frithwood Primary School is a local authority school while St John's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Frithwood Primary School is co-educational and St John's School is boys.
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 Frithwood Primary School better than St John's 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 Frithwood Primary School and St John's School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frithwood Primary School: 374. St John's School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frithwood Primary School and St John's School rank in London?
Frithwood Primary School is 678th of 1,720 and St John's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).