Hillside Junior School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Junior School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
210 students
St John's School
Pinner · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Hillside Junior School Northwood, London | St John's School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #6907 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Northwood | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hillsidejunior.org | www.st-johns.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 210.
- •Hillside Junior School is a local authority school while St John's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillside Junior School is co-educational and St John's School is boys.
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 Hillside Junior School better than St John's 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 Hillside Junior School and St John's School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Junior School: 210. St John's School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Junior School and St John's School rank in London?
Hillside Junior School is 1072nd of 1,720 and St John's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).