Bexley Grammar School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 900 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Bexley Grammar School Welling, London | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #9 of 640 | #8 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #22 of 4,090 | #52 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,504 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,504 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bexleygs.co.uk/ | www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.6 vs 98.9).
- •Bexley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 419.
- •Bexley Grammar School is a academy school while St Stephen's Catholic 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 Bexley Grammar School better than St Stephen's Catholic 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 Bexley Grammar School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bexley Grammar School: 1,504. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bexley Grammar School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bexley Grammar School is 9th of 640 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 8th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).