Benedict Academy
#527 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3041 of 15,697 nationally
About Benedict Academy
Benedict Academy is a academy primary located in Mitcham, in the Merton local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 177 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 527th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 177; capacity filled 73.8%.
There are 20 schools in Mitcham; Benedict Academy ranks 1st of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)93%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)64.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benedict Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 177
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 64.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 73.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 93%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Benedict Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Haslemere Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
286 students · 651 m away
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
MITCHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 671 m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Mitcham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
73 students · 716 m away
RISE Education
MITCHAM · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
31 students · 751 m away
Liberty Woodland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
125 students · 782 m away
Liberty Primary
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students · 925 m away
Cranmer Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 979 m away
Bond Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students · 991 m away
Jus'T'Learn
Mitcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
52 students · 1.0 km away
St Mark's Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
Forest Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
Meridian Angel Primary School
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173 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benedict Academy a good school?
Benedict Academy has a Success Index (England) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #527 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benedict Academy rank in London?
Benedict Academy ranks #527 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3041 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benedict Academy?
Benedict Academy had 177 students in 2025.
Is Benedict Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Benedict Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Benedict Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benedict Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.