Longfield Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 926 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfield Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
617 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Pinner · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
| Measure | Longfield Primary School Harrow, London | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #590 of 1,720 | #93 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3468 of 15,697 | #665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 617 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 617 | 628 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| 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 | Harrow | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.longfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stjohnfisherschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 72.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 72%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 617.
- •Longfield Primary School is a local authority school while St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Longfield Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 72.3 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 Longfield Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longfield Primary School: 617. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longfield Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Longfield Primary School is 590th of 1,720 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 93rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).