John Stainer Community Primary School vs Prendergast 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.
John Stainer Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Prendergast School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,052 students
| Measure | John Stainer Community Primary School London, London | Prendergast School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1356 of 1,720 | #80 of 640 |
| National rank | #9769 of 15,697 | #374 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 400 | 1,052 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 1,052 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnstainer.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.prendergast-school.com/ |
The verdict
- •Prendergast School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 41.7).
- •Prendergast School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 400.
- •John Stainer Community Primary School is a local authority school while Prendergast School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •John Stainer Community Primary School is co-educational and Prendergast School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is John Stainer Community Primary School better than Prendergast School?
On the Success Index (England), Prendergast School ranks higher (86.6 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 John Stainer Community Primary School and Prendergast School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Stainer Community Primary School: 400. Prendergast School: 1,052. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Stainer Community Primary School and Prendergast School rank in London?
John Stainer Community Primary School is 1356th of 1,720 and Prendergast School is 80th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).