John Keats Primary School vs St Francis RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 642 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Keats Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
St Francis RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
| Measure | John Keats Primary School London, London | St Francis RC Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 1,720 | #1388 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #15183 of 15,697 | #10183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.jkacademy.org.uk | www.stfrancispeckham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 10.7).
- •St Francis RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •St Francis RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •John Keats Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 253.
- •John Keats Primary School is a academy school while St Francis RC 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 John Keats Primary School better than St Francis RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis RC Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 10.7 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 John Keats Primary School and St Francis RC Primary School?
About 642 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Keats Primary School: 362. St Francis RC Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Keats Primary School and St Francis RC Primary School rank in London?
John Keats Primary School is 1708th of 1,720 and St Francis RC Primary School is 1388th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).