Beulah Junior School vs David Livingstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 575 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beulah Junior School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
215 students
David Livingstone Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Beulah Junior School Thornton Heath, London | David Livingstone Academy Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1562 of 1,720 | #516 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12527 of 15,697 | #2984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beulahjuniors.co.uk | www.davidlivingstone-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •David Livingstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 28.4).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 59%).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Beulah Junior School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 198.
- •Beulah Junior School is a local authority school while David Livingstone Academy is a academy 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 Beulah Junior School better than David Livingstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), David Livingstone Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 28.4 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 Beulah Junior School and David Livingstone Academy?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beulah Junior School: 215. David Livingstone Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beulah Junior School and David Livingstone Academy rank in London?
Beulah Junior School is 1562nd of 1,720 and David Livingstone Academy is 516th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).