Schools in Welling, London (2025)
12 schools · 7,114 students · 9 academy, 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 452.
Welling, in London, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 7,114 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 9 academy, 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Welling's schools is 452, above the London median of 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (98.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Bexley Grammar School (98.6, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), and Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy (93.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Bexley Grammar School (1,504 students), Harris Academy Falconwood (1,295 students), Welling School (1,084 students).
Ranked schools in Welling
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 199St Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolWelling · Local authority Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 299Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling · Academy Secondary74.7 Attainment 8 · 1,504 students
- 394Leigh Stationers' Primary AcademyWelling · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 490Foster's Primary SchoolWelling · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 589Danson Primary SchoolWelling · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 592 students
- 663Hook Lane Primary SchoolWelling · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 762St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolWelling · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 861Hillsgrove Primary SchoolWelling · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 280 students
- 958Harris Academy FalconwoodWelling · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,295 students
- 1054East Wickham Primary AcademyWelling · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 585 students
- 1120Welling SchoolWelling · Academy Secondary34.7 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 98.9 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 2 | Bexley Grammar School Welling · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | 74.7 Attainment 8 | 1,504 |
| 3 | Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.9 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 4 | Foster's Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 89.7 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 5 | Danson Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 88.9 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 592 |
| 6 | Hook Lane Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.3 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 7 | St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.9 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 8 | Hillsgrove Primary School Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 280 |
| 9 | Harris Academy Falconwood Welling · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,295 |
| 10 | East Wickham Primary Academy Welling · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 585 |
| 11 | Welling School Welling · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 19.8 Lower 50% | 34.7 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
Other schools in Welling
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Welling side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Welling?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Welling with a Success Index (England) of 98.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Welling?
Welling has 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) educating 7,114 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Welling?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Welling is 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.