St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School vs Thomas Fairchild Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students
Thomas Fairchild Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School London, London | Thomas Fairchild Community School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #936 of 1,720 | #1276 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5804 of 15,697 | #8907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 62.4% | 70.1% |
| Capacity filled | 53% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.st-john.hackney.sch.uk | www.thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 45.9).
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 79%).
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 210.
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 Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School better than Thomas Fairchild Community School?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 45.9 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 Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School and Thomas Fairchild Community School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: 239. Thomas Fairchild Community School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School and Thomas Fairchild Community School rank in London?
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is 936th of 1,720 and Thomas Fairchild Community School is 1276th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).