Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Wimbledon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Wimbledon, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #121 of 1,720 | #369 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #825 of 15,697 | #2203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 467 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 14% |
| 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 | Wimbledon | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopgilpin.org | www.st-marys.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 79.7).
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 75%).
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 14%).
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 427.
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 Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 79.7 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 Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wimbledon and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School: 467. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is 121st of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 369th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).