Beths Grammar School vs Upton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beths Grammar School
Bexley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,701 students
Upton Primary School
Bexley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Beths Grammar School Bexley, London | Upton Primary School Bexley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #45 of 640 | #97 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #222 of 4,090 | #684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,701 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,701 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Bexley | Bexley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beths.bexley.sch.uk | www.upton.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (91.7 vs 91.1).
- •Beths Grammar School is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 454.
- •Beths Grammar School is a academy school while Upton Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Beths Grammar School is boys and Upton Primary School is co-educational.
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 Beths Grammar School better than Upton 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 Beths Grammar School and Upton Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beths Grammar School: 1,701. Upton Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beths Grammar School and Upton Primary School rank in London?
Beths Grammar School is 45th of 640 and Upton Primary School is 97th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).