Benedict Academy vs Liberty Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 925 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict Academy
Mitcham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
177 students
Liberty Primary
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Benedict Academy Mitcham, London | Liberty Primary Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 1,720 | #1473 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3041 of 15,697 | #11142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 177 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 64.6% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 2% |
| 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 | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | benedictacademy.org/ | www.liberty.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Benedict Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 35.5).
- •Benedict Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 64%).
- •Benedict Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •Liberty Primary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 177.
- •Benedict Academy is a academy school while Liberty Primary 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 Benedict Academy better than Liberty Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Benedict Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 35.5 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 Benedict Academy and Liberty Primary?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benedict Academy: 177. Liberty Primary: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benedict Academy and Liberty Primary rank in London?
Benedict Academy is 527th of 1,720 and Liberty Primary is 1473rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).