St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy vs The John Lyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
404 students
The John Lyon School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
781 students
| Measure | St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrow, London | The John Lyon School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 1,720 | #599 of 640 |
| National rank | #1060 of 15,697 | #3675 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 404 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 781 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow-on-the-Hill |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stgeorgesprimary.org | www.johnlyon.org |
The verdict
- •St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 18.1).
- •The John Lyon School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 404.
- •St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The John Lyon 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 George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy better than The John Lyon School?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (87.9 vs 18.1 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 George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The John Lyon School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow-on-the-Hill in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 404. The John Lyon School: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The John Lyon School rank in London?
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 164th of 1,720 and The John Lyon School is 599th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).