St John and St James CofE Primary School vs The City Academy, Hackney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 126 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John and St James CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
The City Academy, Hackney
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
| Measure | St John and St James CofE Primary School London, London | The City Academy, Hackney London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,720 | #352 of 640 |
| National rank | #6238 of 15,697 | #1809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 218 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnjames.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.thecityacademyhackney.org |
The verdict
- •St John and St James CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 53.4).
- •The City Academy, Hackney is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 218.
- •St John and St James CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The City Academy, Hackney 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 John and St James CofE Primary School better than The City Academy, Hackney?
On the Success Index (England), St John and St James CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 53.4 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 John and St James CofE Primary School and The City Academy, Hackney?
About 126 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John and St James CofE Primary School: 218. The City Academy, Hackney: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John and St James CofE Primary School and The City Academy, Hackney rank in London?
St John and St James CofE Primary School is 994th of 1,720 and The City Academy, Hackney is 352nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).