St James's Catholic Primary School vs Trafalgar Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 548 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
Trafalgar Junior School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
274 students
| Measure | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London | Trafalgar Junior School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,720 | #566 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #225 of 15,697 | #3341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 669 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 14% |
| 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/ | trafalgarfederation.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 73.1).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 75%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 14%).
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 274.
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 Trafalgar Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 73.1 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 Trafalgar Junior School?
About 548 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. Trafalgar Junior School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James's Catholic Primary School and Trafalgar Junior School rank in London?
St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 and Trafalgar Junior School is 566th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).