De Lucy Primary School vs Discovery Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Lucy Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
Discovery Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
| Measure | De Lucy Primary School London, London | Discovery Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #888 of 1,720 | #1370 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5447 of 15,697 | #9970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 251 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.3% | 74.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.delucyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.discovery.greenwich.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •De Lucy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 40.8).
- •De Lucy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 59%).
- •De Lucy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Discovery Primary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 251.
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 De Lucy Primary School better than Discovery Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), De Lucy Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 40.8 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 De Lucy Primary School and Discovery Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lucy Primary School: 251. Discovery Primary School: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lucy Primary School and Discovery Primary School rank in London?
De Lucy Primary School is 888th of 1,720 and Discovery Primary School is 1370th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).