Sir John Heron Primary School vs St Winefride's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 387 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Heron Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
St Winefride's RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Sir John Heron Primary School London, London | St Winefride's RC Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #838 of 1,720 | #484 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5041 of 15,697 | #2797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 453 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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.sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk | www.st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Winefride's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 64.0).
- •St Winefride's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •St Winefride's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Sir John Heron Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 229.
- •Sir John Heron Primary School is a local authority school while St Winefride's RC Primary 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 Sir John Heron Primary School better than St Winefride's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Winefride's RC Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 64.0 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 Sir John Heron Primary School and St Winefride's RC Primary School?
About 387 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Heron Primary School: 453. St Winefride's RC Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Heron Primary School and St Winefride's RC Primary School rank in London?
Sir John Heron Primary School is 838th of 1,720 and St Winefride's RC Primary School is 484th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).