Benedict House Preparatory School vs Birkbeck Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 527 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict House Preparatory School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Birkbeck Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
| Measure | Benedict House Preparatory School Sidcup, London | Birkbeck Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #309 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #1869 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 170 | 664 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 664 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 37.8% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Sidcup | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.benedicthouseprepschool.co.uk/ | www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkbeck Primary School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 170.
- •Benedict House Preparatory School is a independent school while Birkbeck 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 Benedict House Preparatory School better than Birkbeck 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 Benedict House Preparatory School and Birkbeck Primary School?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Sidcup and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benedict House Preparatory School: 170. Birkbeck Primary School: 664. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benedict House Preparatory School and Birkbeck Primary School rank in London?
Benedict House Preparatory School is unranked and Birkbeck Primary School is 309th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).