Bursted Wood Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 955 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
621 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Bursted Wood Primary School Bexleyheath, London | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,720 | #147 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,697 | #981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 621 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk/ | www.stm.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 82.5).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 73%).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 15%).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 421.
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 Bursted Wood Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 82.5 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 Bursted Wood Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursted Wood Primary School: 621. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursted Wood Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bursted Wood Primary School is 297th of 1,720 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 147th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).