Ark King Solomon Academy vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 336 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark King Solomon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,319 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Ark King Solomon Academy London, London | St Edward's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 640 | #1293 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1476 of 4,090 | #9113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,319 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | 58.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 47.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsolomonacademy.org | www.stedwardsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Ark King Solomon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 44.8).
- •Ark King Solomon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 71%).
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 199.
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is a academy school while St Edward's 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 Ark King Solomon Academy better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark King Solomon Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 44.8 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 Ark King Solomon Academy and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 336 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark King Solomon Academy: 1,319. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark King Solomon Academy and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Ark King Solomon Academy is 303rd of 640 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 1293rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).