Hermitage Primary School vs St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 540 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Hermitage Primary School London, London | St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,720 | #1050 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4386 of 15,697 | #6748 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hermitage.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | www.st-pauls.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hermitage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 55.8).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Hermitage Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 198.
- •Hermitage Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England 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 Hermitage Primary School better than St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hermitage Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 55.8 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 Hermitage Primary School and St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hermitage Primary School: 269. St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hermitage Primary School and St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Hermitage Primary School is 737th of 1,720 and St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is 1050th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).