Kensington Park School vs St James & St John Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Park School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
173 students
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | Kensington Park School London, London | St James & St John Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #595 of 640 | #213 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3664 of 4,090 | #1352 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–20 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 143 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 28.6% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kps.co.uk/ | www.stjamesandstjohnschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James & St John Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 18.3).
- •Kensington Park School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 143.
- •Kensington Park School is a independent school while St James & St John Church of England 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 Kensington Park School better than St James & St John Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James & St John Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 18.3 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 Kensington Park School and St James & St John Church of England Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Park School: 173. St James & St John Church of England Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Park School and St James & St John Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Kensington Park School is 595th of 640 and St James & St John Church of England Primary School is 213th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).