Herne Hill School vs St Jude's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 427 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Herne Hill School London, London | St Jude's Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1377 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #10033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 304 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 168 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.stjudeslambeth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Herne Hill School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 168.
- •Herne Hill School is a independent school while St Jude's 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 Herne Hill School better than St Jude's Church of England 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 St Jude's Church of England Primary School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Hill School: 304. St Jude's Church of England Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Hill School and St Jude's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Herne Hill School is unranked and St Jude's Church of England Primary School is 1377th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).