Bales College vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 490 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bales College
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
77 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | Bales College London, London | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 640 | #682 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4053 of 4,090 | #4017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–20 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 160 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 42.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 10.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.balescollege.co.uk | www.st-marys.rbkc.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 3.7).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 77.
- •Bales College is a independent school while Saint Mary'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 Bales College better than Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 3.7 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 Bales College and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bales College: 77. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bales College and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bales College is 632nd of 640 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is 682nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).