Bickley Primary School vs La Fontaine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 43 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickley Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
408 students
La Fontaine Academy
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
| Measure | Bickley Primary School Bromley, London | La Fontaine Academy Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #296 of 1,720 | #64 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1784 of 15,697 | #418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 492 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 24% |
| 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 | Bromley | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bickley.bromley.sch.uk | lafontaineacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •La Fontaine Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.8 vs 82.5).
- •La Fontaine Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 73%).
- •La Fontaine Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 18%).
- •La Fontaine Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 408.
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 Bickley Primary School better than La Fontaine Academy?
On the Success Index (England), La Fontaine Academy ranks higher (93.8 vs 82.5 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 Bickley Primary School and La Fontaine Academy?
About 43 m in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickley Primary School: 408. La Fontaine Academy: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickley Primary School and La Fontaine Academy rank in London?
Bickley Primary School is 296th of 1,720 and La Fontaine Academy is 64th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).