Barlby Primary School vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 440 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | Barlby Primary School London, London | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 1,720 | #682 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13379 of 15,697 | #4017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 338 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 42.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 28% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barlby.rbkc.sch.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 23.9).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 54%).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 4%).
- •Barlby Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 160.
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 Barlby Primary School better than Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 23.9 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 Barlby Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 440 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby Primary School: 338. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Barlby Primary School is 1619th of 1,720 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is 682nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).