St James's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Teddington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
621 students
| Measure | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London | St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Teddington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,720 | #70 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #225 of 15,697 | #461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 669 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 32% |
| 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 | Twickenham | Teddington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 93.4).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 83%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 621.
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's Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 93.4 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's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Teddington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 and St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 70th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).