Northwold Primary School vs St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 420 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwold Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
316 students
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Northwold Primary School London, London | St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #408 of 1,720 | #1251 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2414 of 15,697 | #8588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 316 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 53.2% | 70.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 22% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northwoldschool.com | www.st-scholasticas.com |
The verdict
- •Northwold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 47.4).
- •Northwold Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 61%).
- •Northwold Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 22%).
- •Northwold Primary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 209.
- •Northwold Primary School is a academy school while St Scholastica'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 Northwold Primary School better than St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwold Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 47.4 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 Northwold Primary School and St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwold Primary School: 316. St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwold Primary School and St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Northwold Primary School is 408th of 1,720 and St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School is 1251st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).