Kingston Grammar School vs St John's C of E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 715 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,006 students
St John's C of E Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Kingston Grammar School Kingston upon Thames, London | St John's C of E Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #424 of 640 | #401 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2336 of 4,090 | #2373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | 50.3 | – |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kgs.org.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 42.4).
- •Kingston Grammar School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 210.
- •Kingston Grammar School is a independent school while St John's C of E 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 Kingston Grammar 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 42.4 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 Kingston Grammar School and St John's C of E Primary School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingston Grammar School: 1,006. St John's C of E Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingston Grammar School and St John's C of E Primary School rank in London?
Kingston Grammar School is 424th of 640 and St John's C of E Primary School is 401st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).