Shaftesbury Primary School vs St Stephen's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 250 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaftesbury Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
640 students
St Stephen's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
| Measure | Shaftesbury Primary School London, London | St Stephen's Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #278 of 1,720 | #317 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1703 of 15,697 | #1909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 640 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 640 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 31% |
| 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.shaftesburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-stephens-primary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shaftesbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 81.6).
- •St Stephen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 22%).
- •Shaftesbury Primary School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 618.
- •Shaftesbury Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen's 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 Shaftesbury Primary School better than St Stephen's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftesbury Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 81.6 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 Shaftesbury Primary School and St Stephen's Primary School?
About 250 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shaftesbury Primary School: 640. St Stephen's Primary School: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shaftesbury Primary School and St Stephen's Primary School rank in London?
Shaftesbury Primary School is 278th of 1,720 and St Stephen's Primary School is 317th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).