JFS vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JFS
Harrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,091 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | JFS Harrow, London | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #23 of 640 | #205 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #100 of 4,090 | #1296 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,091 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,091 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.1 | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.jfs.brent.sch.uk | www.st-bernadettes.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •JFS scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 86.0).
- •JFS is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 448.
- •JFS is a local authority school while St Bernadette's Catholic 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is JFS better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), JFS ranks higher (95.5 vs 86.0 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 JFS and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
JFS: 2,091. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do JFS and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
JFS is 23rd of 640 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 205th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).