Discovery Primary School vs St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic 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.
Discovery Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Discovery Primary School London, London | St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 1,720 | #717 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9970 of 15,697 | #4235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 523 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 523 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.7% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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.discovery.greenwich.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasabecketsch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 40.8).
- •St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Discovery Primary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 371.
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 Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.2 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 Discovery Primary School and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Discovery Primary School: 523. St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Primary School and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Discovery Primary School is 1370th of 1,720 and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is 717th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).