Kensington Primary Academy vs St James Senior Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 282 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St James Senior Girls' School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
180 students
| Measure | Kensington Primary Academy London, London | St James Senior Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1078 of 1,720 | #495 of 640 |
| National rank | #6957 of 15,697 | #2935 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 221 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.wlfs-kpa.org/ | www.stjamesgirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 30.6).
- •Kensington Primary Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 180.
- •Kensington Primary Academy is a academy school while St James Senior Girls' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kensington Primary Academy is co-educational and St James Senior Girls' School is girls.
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 Primary Academy better than St James Senior Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Primary Academy ranks higher (54.7 vs 30.6 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 Primary Academy and St James Senior Girls' School?
About 282 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Primary Academy: 221. St James Senior Girls' School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Primary Academy and St James Senior Girls' School rank in London?
Kensington Primary Academy is 1078th of 1,720 and St James Senior Girls' School is 495th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).