Clare House Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clare House Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Clare House Primary School Beckenham, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,720 | #135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1559 of 15,697 | #889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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 | Beckenham | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.clarehouseprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 84.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 78%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 400.
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 Clare House Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 84.0 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 Clare House Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clare House Primary School: 400. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clare House Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Clare House Primary School is 248th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 135th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).