Oliver Goldsmith Primary School vs St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 357 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Oliver Goldsmith Primary School London, London | St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1670 of 1,720 | #736 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #14332 of 15,697 | #4376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 358 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 58.5% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 18% |
| 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.olivergoldsmith.southwark.sch.uk | www.stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 17.7).
- •St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 51%).
- •St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 228.
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 Oliver Goldsmith Primary School better than St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 17.7 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 Oliver Goldsmith Primary School and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 357 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School: 358. St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oliver Goldsmith Primary School and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is 1670th of 1,720 and St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is 736th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).