St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School vs The Kingston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
212 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
| Measure | St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Kingston upon Thames, London | The Kingston Academy Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #489 of 1,720 | #58 of 640 |
| National rank | #2830 of 15,697 | #280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 212 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stjohnshamptonwick.school | www.thekingstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Kingston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 75.9).
- •The Kingston Academy is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 212.
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while The Kingston Academy 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 the Baptist Church of England Junior School better than The Kingston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kingston Academy ranks higher (89.6 vs 75.9 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 the Baptist Church of England Junior School and The Kingston Academy?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School: 212. The Kingston Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School and The Kingston Academy rank in London?
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is 489th of 1,720 and The Kingston Academy is 58th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).