St Alban's Catholic Primary School vs The Brittons Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 726 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
The Brittons Academy
Rainham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London | The Brittons Academy Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #628 of 1,720 | #513 of 640 |
| National rank | #3708 of 15,697 | #3103 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 215 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stalbansschool.net | www.brittons.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 27.2).
- •The Brittons Academy is the larger school with 730 students compared with 215.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Brittons Academy 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School better than The Brittons Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 27.2 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School and The Brittons Academy?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 215. The Brittons Academy: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School and The Brittons Academy rank in London?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 628th of 1,720 and The Brittons Academy is 513th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).