Scargill Infant School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 535 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scargill Infant School
Rainham. Essex · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
224 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Scargill Infant School Rainham. Essex, London | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 1,720 | #628 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7298 of 15,697 | #3708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Rainham. Essex | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.scargillinf.org.uk/ | www.stalbansschool.net |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 53.2).
- •Scargill Infant School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 215.
- •Scargill Infant School is a academy school while St Alban'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 Scargill Infant School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 53.2 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 Scargill Infant School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Rainham. Essex and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scargill Infant School: 224. St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scargill Infant School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Scargill Infant School is 1106th of 1,720 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 628th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).