Newland House School vs St James's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 932 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newland House School
Twickenham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
392 students
St James's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
| Measure | Newland House School Twickenham, London | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #30 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 669 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 669 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| 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 | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.newlandhouse.net | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 392.
- •Newland House School is a independent school while St James's Catholic 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 Newland House School better than St James's Catholic 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 Newland House School and St James's Catholic Primary School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newland House School: 392. St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newland House School and St James's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Newland House School is unranked and St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).