Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
St Edmund's Catholic School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry London, London | St Edmund's Catholic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 1,720 | #985 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1465 of 15,697 | #6183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 298 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 8% |
| 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.canarywharfcollege.co.uk/ | www.st-edmunds-school.org |
The verdict
- •Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 58.4).
- •Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 69%).
- •Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry is the larger school with 298 students compared with 206.
- •Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry is a academy school while St Edmund's Catholic School is a local authority 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 Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry better than St Edmund's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry ranks higher (84.7 vs 58.4 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 Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: 298. St Edmund's Catholic School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in London?
Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry is 234th of 1,720 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 985th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).