St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
#8 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#52 of 15,697 nationally
About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Welling, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 98.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 8th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (100th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 419; capacity filled 99.8%.
There are 12 schools in Welling; St Stephen's Catholic Primary School ranks 1st of 11 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%)45%
- 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%)3.1%
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 St Stephen's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 419
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.8%
- 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)
- 45%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hook Lane Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students · 317 m away
East Wickham Primary Academy
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
585 students · 533 m away
Welling School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students · 775 m away
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students · 804 m away
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students · 900 m away
Foster's Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students · 1.2 km away
Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 1.2 km away
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students · 1.3 km away
Harris Academy Falconwood
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students · 1.3 km away
Barrington Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Southall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Elm Park Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Muswell Hill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Fox Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 98.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #8 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 St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School ranks #8 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #52 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School had 419 students in 2025.
Is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Stephen's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.