Danson Primary School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 804 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Danson Primary School Welling, London | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #140 of 1,720 | #8 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #926 of 15,697 | #52 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 592 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 45% |
| 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 | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/ | www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 88.9).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 81%).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (45% vs 20%).
- •Danson Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 419.
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 Danson Primary School better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 88.9 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 Danson Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danson Primary School: 592. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danson Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Danson Primary School is 140th of 1,720 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 8th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).