R J Mitchell Primary School vs Scargill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 919 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R J Mitchell Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
Scargill Junior School
Rainham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | R J Mitchell Primary School Hornchurch, London | Scargill Junior School Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,720 | #569 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,697 | #3348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 268 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/ | www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scargill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 29.2).
- •Scargill Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 47%).
- •Scargill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Scargill Junior School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 268.
- •R J Mitchell Primary School is a local authority school while Scargill Junior School is a academy 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 R J Mitchell Primary School better than Scargill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Scargill Junior School ranks higher (73.0 vs 29.2 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 R J Mitchell Primary School and Scargill Junior School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R J Mitchell Primary School: 268. Scargill Junior School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R J Mitchell Primary School and Scargill Junior School rank in London?
R J Mitchell Primary School is 1558th of 1,720 and Scargill Junior School is 569th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).