Rutherford House School vs St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 406 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherford House School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Rutherford House School London, London | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #523 of 1,720 | #149 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3032 of 15,697 | #988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 376 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 376 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 19% |
| 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.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/ | www.stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.5 vs 74.8).
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 17%).
- •Rutherford House School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 201.
- •Rutherford House School is a academy school while St Anselm'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 Rutherford House School better than St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.5 vs 74.8 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 Rutherford House School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rutherford House School: 376. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rutherford House School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Rutherford House School is 523rd of 1,720 and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 149th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).