Hotham Primary School vs John Stainer Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hotham Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
John Stainer Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
| Measure | Hotham Primary School London, London | John Stainer Community Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 1,720 | #1356 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2363 of 15,697 | #9769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 5% |
| 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.hothamprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.johnstainer.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hotham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 41.7).
- •Hotham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Hotham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 5%).
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 Hotham Primary School better than John Stainer Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hotham Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 41.7 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 Hotham Primary School and John Stainer Community Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hotham Primary School: 400. John Stainer Community Primary School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hotham Primary School and John Stainer Community Primary School rank in London?
Hotham Primary School is 400th of 1,720 and John Stainer Community Primary School is 1356th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).