Pardes House Grammar School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 523 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pardes House Grammar School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
275 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
| Measure | Pardes House Grammar School London, London | St Mary's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #626 of 640 | #116 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4027 of 4,090 | #794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 275 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 431 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 6.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 13.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.stmarysfinchley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 6.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 275.
- •Pardes House Grammar School is a independent school while St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pardes House Grammar School is boys and St Mary'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 Pardes House Grammar School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 6.3 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 Pardes House Grammar School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pardes House Grammar School: 275. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pardes House Grammar School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Pardes House Grammar School is 626th of 640 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 116th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).