Chestnuts Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnuts Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Chestnuts Primary School London, London | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #600 of 1,720 | #585 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3524 of 15,697 | #3425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 7% |
| 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 | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestnutsprimary.com | www.st-edmunds.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.0 vs 72.5).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Chestnuts Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
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 Chestnuts Primary School better than St Edmund'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 Chestnuts Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between London and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnuts Primary School: 442. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnuts Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Chestnuts Primary School is 600th of 1,720 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 585th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).