Bute House Preparatory School for Girls vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 530 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
London · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
325 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Bute House Preparatory School for Girls London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #798 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 325 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 180 |
| Free school meals | – | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.butehouse.co.uk/ | www.stmarysrc.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is the larger school with 325 students compared with 180.
- •Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is girls and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Bute House Preparatory School for Girls better than St Mary'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 Bute House Preparatory School for Girls and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls: 325. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bute House Preparatory School for Girls and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 798th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).