Hafs Academy vs St Francis' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 237 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hafs Academy
London · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
77 students
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Hafs Academy London, London | St Francis' Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 640 | #667 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3001 of 4,090 | #3954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 256 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 23.3% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hafsacademy.org | www.st-francis.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 29.1).
- •St Francis' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 77.
- •Hafs Academy is a independent school while St Francis' Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hafs Academy is boys and St Francis' 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 Hafs Academy better than St Francis' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 29.1 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 Hafs Academy and St Francis' Catholic Primary School?
About 237 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hafs Academy: 77. St Francis' Catholic Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hafs Academy and St Francis' Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hafs Academy is 499th of 640 and St Francis' Catholic Primary School is 667th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).