St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School vs The Gower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 689 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
The Gower School
London · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
266 students
| Measure | St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School London, London | The Gower School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1596 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #12996 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 165 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.standrews.islington.sch.uk | www.thegowerschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gower School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 165.
- •St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Gower School is a independent 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 Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School better than The Gower School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School and The Gower School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School: 165. The Gower School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School and The Gower School rank in London?
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School is 1596th of 1,720 and The Gower School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).