St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School vs Winterbourne Boys' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 993 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students
| Measure | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Thornton Heath, London | Winterbourne Boys' Academy Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,720 | #751 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5973 of 15,697 | #4449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 447 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 72.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjamesthegreat.org/ | www.winterbourneboysacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Winterbourne Boys' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 59.4).
- •Winterbourne Boys' Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Winterbourne Boys' Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 201.
- •St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is co-educational and Winterbourne Boys' Academy is boys.
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 the Great RC Primary and Nursery School better than Winterbourne Boys' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Winterbourne Boys' Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.4 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 the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and Winterbourne Boys' Academy?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School: 447. Winterbourne Boys' Academy: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and Winterbourne Boys' Academy rank in London?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is 958th of 1,720 and Winterbourne Boys' Academy is 751st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).