Breaside Preparatory School vs La Fontaine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breaside Preparatory School
Bromley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
La Fontaine Academy
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
| Measure | Breaside Preparatory School Bromley, London | La Fontaine Academy Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #64 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 492 |
| Free school meals | – | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.breaside.co.uk | lafontaineacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •La Fontaine Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 435.
- •Breaside Preparatory School is a independent school while La Fontaine Academy is a academy 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 Breaside Preparatory School better than La Fontaine Academy?
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 Breaside Preparatory School and La Fontaine Academy?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breaside Preparatory School: 435. La Fontaine Academy: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breaside Preparatory School and La Fontaine Academy rank in London?
Breaside Preparatory School is unranked and La Fontaine Academy is 64th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).