St James's Catholic Primary School vs The Mall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 187 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
The Mall School
Twickenham · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
218 students
| Measure | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London | The Mall School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #225 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 669 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 58.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.themallschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 218.
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Mall School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Mall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St James's Catholic Primary School and The Mall School?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James's Catholic Primary School: 669. The Mall School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James's Catholic Primary School and The Mall School rank in London?
St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 and The Mall School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).