St John and St James CofE Primary School vs The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 487 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 Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
752 students
| Measure | St John and St James CofE Primary School London, London | The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,720 | #593 of 640 |
| National rank | #6238 of 15,697 | #3644 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 218 | 752 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 752 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 70.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnjames.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.theurswickschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John and St James CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 18.6).
- •The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 218.
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 Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John and St James CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 18.6 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 Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School?
About 487 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 Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School: 752. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John and St James CofE Primary School and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School rank in London?
St John and St James CofE Primary School is 994th of 1,720 and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School is 593rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).