Hawes Down Primary School vs St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Down Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
447 students
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Hawes Down Primary School West Wickham, London | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,720 | #958 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5399 of 15,697 | #5973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | West Wickham | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hdps.org.uk/ | www.stjamesthegreat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hawes Down Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 59.4).
- •St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
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 Hawes Down Primary School better than St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawes Down Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 59.4 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 Hawes Down Primary School and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between West Wickham and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawes Down Primary School: 447. St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawes Down Primary School and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
Hawes Down Primary School is 885th of 1,720 and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is 958th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).