St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
| Measure | St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School London, London | St Mary's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1709 of 1,720 | #1647 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #15197 of 15,697 | #13860 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 73.1% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjohnevangelist.islington.sch.uk | www.stmarys.islington.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.8 vs 10.6).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 35%).
- •St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 171.
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 Evangelist Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (20.8 vs 10.6 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 Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School: 204. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in London?
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 1709th of 1,720 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1647th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).