King Athelstan Primary School vs St John's C of E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 341 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Athelstan Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
St John's C of E Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | King Athelstan Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | St John's C of E Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1426 of 1,720 | #401 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10589 of 15,697 | #2373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 382 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingathelstan.kingston.sch.uk | www.stjohns.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 38.0).
- •St John's C of E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •St John's C of E Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 5%).
- •King Athelstan Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 210.
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 King Athelstan Primary School better than St John's C of E Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's C of E Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 38.0 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 King Athelstan Primary School and St John's C of E Primary School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Athelstan Primary School: 382. St John's C of E Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Athelstan Primary School and St John's C of E Primary School rank in London?
King Athelstan Primary School is 1426th of 1,720 and St John's C of E Primary School is 401st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).