Hammersmith Academy vs John Betts Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 577 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammersmith Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
954 students
John Betts Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
| Measure | Hammersmith Academy London, London | John Betts Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #286 of 640 | #22 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1381 of 4,090 | #179 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 954 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 954 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | hammersmithacademy.org | www.johnbetts.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Betts Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 62.0).
- •Hammersmith Academy is the larger school with 954 students compared with 206.
- •Hammersmith Academy is a academy school while John Betts Primary 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 Hammersmith Academy better than John Betts Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Betts Primary School ranks higher (96.8 vs 62.0 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 Hammersmith Academy and John Betts Primary School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hammersmith Academy: 954. John Betts Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hammersmith Academy and John Betts Primary School rank in London?
Hammersmith Academy is 286th of 640 and John Betts Primary School is 22nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).