Kensington Prep School GDST vs St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 479 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Prep School GDST
London · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Kensington Prep School GDST London, London | St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #797 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4784 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 300 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 428 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.kensingtonprep.gdst.net/ | www.stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 300.
- •Kensington Prep School GDST is a independent school while St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kensington Prep School GDST is girls and St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Prep School GDST better than St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kensington Prep School GDST and St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Prep School GDST: 300. St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Prep School GDST and St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Kensington Prep School GDST is unranked and St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School is 797th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).