Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School vs St Stephen'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 Ridley Church of England Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School Welling, London | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #8 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #52 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | – | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 419 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| 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 | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopridleyschool.org.uk/ | www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary 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 Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary 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 Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
How do Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 8th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).