St James's Catholic Primary School vs Waldegrave School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 393 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
Waldegrave School
Twickenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,470 students
| Measure | St James's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London | Waldegrave School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,720 | #31 of 640 |
| National rank | #225 of 15,697 | #143 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 669 | 1,470 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 1,470 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 67.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 82.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.0 |
| town | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-james.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 94.1).
- •Waldegrave School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 669.
- •St James's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Waldegrave School is a academy 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 Waldegrave School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 94.1 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 Waldegrave School?
About 393 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. Waldegrave School: 1,470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James's Catholic Primary School and Waldegrave School rank in London?
St James's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,720 and Waldegrave School is 31st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).