St James' Roman Catholic Primary School vs Trinity Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
298 students
| Measure | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington, London | Trinity Church of England Primary School Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 1,720 | #1492 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #56 of 15,697 | #11374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 216 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 2.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 59.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 0% |
| 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 | Orpington | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk/ | www.trinityceprimary.school |
The verdict
- •St James' Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 34.3).
- •St James' Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 64%).
- •St James' Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 0%).
- •Trinity Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 216.
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' Roman Catholic Primary School better than Trinity Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 34.3 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' Roman Catholic Primary School and Trinity Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: 216. Trinity Church of England Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Roman Catholic Primary School and Trinity Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 9th of 1,720 and Trinity Church of England Primary School is 1492nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).