Herne Hill School vs Judith Kerr Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 442 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Hill School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–7
304 students
Judith Kerr Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Herne Hill School London, London | Judith Kerr Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #32 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 304 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 409 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| 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.hernehillschool.co.uk | www.judithkerr.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- •Judith Kerr Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 304.
- •Herne Hill School is a independent school while Judith Kerr Primary School is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Herne Hill School better than Judith Kerr Primary 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 Herne Hill School and Judith Kerr Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Hill School: 304. Judith Kerr Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Hill School and Judith Kerr Primary School rank in London?
Herne Hill School is unranked and Judith Kerr Primary School is 32nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).