Palmers Green High School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmers Green High School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
174 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Palmers Green High School London, London | St Paul's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #426 of 640 | #105 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2348 of 4,090 | #747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 419 |
| Free school meals | – | 1.2% |
| Capacity filled | 60.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pghs.co.uk | www.st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 42.1).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 174.
- •Palmers Green High School is a independent school while St Paul's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Palmers Green High School is girls and St Paul's CofE Primary School is co-educational.
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 Palmers Green High School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 42.1 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 Palmers Green High School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palmers Green High School: 174. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palmers Green High School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Palmers Green High School is 426th of 640 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 105th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).