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St James Church of England Primary School vs Tetherdown Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 271 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureSt James Church of England Primary School
London, London
Tetherdown Primary School
London, London
Success Index (England)
93
Top 5%
82
Top 25%
Region rank#83 of 1,720#300 of 1,720
National rank#550 of 15,697#1818 of 15,697
SectorLocal authorityLocal authority
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeAges 3โ€“11Ages 4โ€“11
Students189394
Pupils on roll189394
Free school meals9.5%3.6%
Capacity filled80.1%93.8%
KS2 expected standard (RWM)87%73%
KS2 higher standard (RWM)23%17%
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Attainment 8โ€“โ€“
Progress 8โ€“โ€“
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townLondonLondon
regionLondonLondon
Websitewww.stjamesprimaryschool.co.ukwww.tetherdownschool.org

The verdict

  • โ€ขSt James Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 82.3).
  • โ€ขSt James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 73%).
  • โ€ขSt James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขTetherdown Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 189.

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 Tetherdown Primary School?

On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 82.3 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 Tetherdown Primary School?

About 271 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: 189. Tetherdown Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

How do St James Church of England Primary School and Tetherdown Primary School rank in London?

St James Church of England Primary School is 83rd of 1,720 and Tetherdown Primary School is 300th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).