Charles Dickens Primary School vs The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 263 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
LONDON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens Primary School London, London | The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,720 | #143 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2003 of 15,697 | #946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 494 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 494 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | 41% |
| 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.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.thecathedralschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 81.0).
- •The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 92%).
- •The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie does better on ks2: higher standard (41% vs 34%).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 217.
- •Charles Dickens Primary School is a academy school while The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 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 Charles Dickens Primary School better than The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie ranks higher (88.8 vs 81.0 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 Charles Dickens Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
About 263 m in a straight line, between London and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Dickens Primary School: 494. The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Dickens Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie rank in London?
Charles Dickens Primary School is 333rd of 1,720 and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is 143rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).