St Alban's Catholic Primary School vs Whybridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 733 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
Whybridge Junior School
Rainham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London | Whybridge Junior School Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #628 of 1,720 | #1057 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3708 of 15,697 | #6794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 215 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stalbansschool.net | www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 55.6).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 69%).
- •Whybridge Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Whybridge Junior School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 215.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Whybridge Junior 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School better than Whybridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.6 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School and Whybridge Junior School?
About 733 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. Whybridge Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School and Whybridge Junior School rank in London?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 628th of 1,720 and Whybridge Junior School is 1057th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).