Donnington Primary School vs St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 743 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donnington Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students
| Measure | Donnington Primary School London, London | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,720 | #1486 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10391 of 15,697 | #11277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 218 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 63.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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.donnington.brent.sch.uk | www.marymag.brent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Donnington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 34.8).
- •Donnington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Donnington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 218.
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 Donnington Primary School better than St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Donnington Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 34.8 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 Donnington Primary School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Donnington Primary School: 218. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Donnington Primary School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Donnington Primary School is 1406th of 1,720 and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School is 1486th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).