St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 231 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1085 of 1,720 | #845 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7023 of 15,697 | #5121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 403 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 73.3% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 27% |
| 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.stjamesschoolbermondsey.com | stjosephsgeorgerow.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 54.4).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 16%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 258.
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 St James' Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 54.4 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 James' Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 231 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School: 403. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 1085th of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 845th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).