John Burns Primary School vs Macaulay Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 749 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Burns Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Clapham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | John Burns Primary School London, London | Macaulay Church of England Primary School Clapham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #584 of 1,720 | #1024 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3419 of 15,697 | #6513 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 158 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 62.7% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 20% |
| 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 | Clapham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk/ | www.macaulaycofeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Burns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 56.8).
- •John Burns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 65%).
- •Macaulay Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 14%).
- •Macaulay Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 158.
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 John Burns Primary School better than Macaulay Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Burns Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 56.8 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 John Burns Primary School and Macaulay Church of England Primary School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between London and Clapham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Burns Primary School: 158. Macaulay Church of England Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Burns Primary School and Macaulay Church of England Primary School rank in London?
John Burns Primary School is 584th of 1,720 and Macaulay Church of England Primary School is 1024th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).