St James's Catholic Primary School vs Stanley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 390 m 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
Stanley Primary School
Teddington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
| Measure | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London | Stanley Primary School Teddington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,720 | #922 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #225 of 15,697 | #5701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 669 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 15% |
| 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/ | www.stanley.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 60.8).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 69%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 15%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 385.
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 Stanley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 60.8 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 Stanley Primary School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Teddington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. Stanley Primary School: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James's Catholic Primary School and Stanley Primary School rank in London?
St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 and Stanley Primary School is 922nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).