Babington House School vs St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babington House School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
466 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Babington House School Chislehurst, London | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #94 of 640 | #231 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #452 of 4,090 | #1452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 466 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Chislehurst | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.babingtonhouse.com/ | www.st-vincents.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (84.5 vs 84.9).
- •Babington House School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 203.
- •Babington House School is a independent school while St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Babington House School better than St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Babington House School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chislehurst and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington House School: 466. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington House School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Babington House School is 94th of 640 and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 231st of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).