Discovery Primary School vs St Paul's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
| Measure | Discovery Primary School London, London | St Paul's Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 1,720 | #517 of 640 |
| National rank | #9970 of 15,697 | #3123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 523 | 1,066 |
| Pupils on roll | 523 | 1,066 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.discovery.greenwich.sch.uk/ | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Discovery Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 26.6).
- •St Paul's Academy is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 523.
- •Discovery Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Academy is a academy 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 Discovery Primary School better than St Paul's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Discovery Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 26.6 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 Discovery Primary School and St Paul's Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Discovery Primary School: 523. St Paul's Academy: 1,066. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Primary School and St Paul's Academy rank in London?
Discovery Primary School is 1370th of 1,720 and St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).