Bowes Primary School vs St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowes Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Sutton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Bowes Primary School London, London | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,720 | #31 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1220 of 15,697 | #231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 464 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bowesprimaryschool.org | www.stcecilias.school |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 86.5).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 464.
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 Bowes Primary School better than St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.1 vs 86.5 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 Bowes Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between London and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Primary School: 464. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bowes Primary School is 191st of 1,720 and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 31st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).