Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School vs The Orion Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
The Orion Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
934 students
| Measure | Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School London, London | The Orion Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #924 of 1,720 | #781 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5710 of 15,697 | #4650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 452 | 934 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 934 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blesseddominic.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.theorion.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Orion Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 60.7).
- •The Orion Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 68%).
- •The Orion Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •The Orion Primary School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 452.
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 Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School better than The Orion Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orion Primary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 60.7 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 Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School and The Orion Primary School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School: 452. The Orion Primary School: 934. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School and The Orion Primary School rank in London?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School is 924th of 1,720 and The Orion Primary School is 781st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).