Alderwood Primary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 410 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
| Measure | Alderwood Primary School London, London | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #635 of 1,720 | #878 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3733 of 15,697 | #5350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 15% |
| 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 | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alderwood.compassps.uk | www.ourlady.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alderwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 62.4).
- •Alderwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 62%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 192.
- •Alderwood Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Alderwood Primary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderwood Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 62.4 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 Alderwood Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 410 m in a straight line, between London and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderwood Primary School: 192. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderwood Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Alderwood Primary School is 635th of 1,720 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 878th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).