Dorchester Primary School vs St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 736 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Primary School
Worcester Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Sutton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Dorchester Primary School Worcester Park, London | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #824 of 1,720 | #31 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4928 of 15,697 | #231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 472 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.2% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Worcester Park | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dorchesterprimary.com | www.stcecilias.school |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 64.6).
- •Dorchester Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 465.
- •Dorchester Primary School is a local authority school while St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School 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 Dorchester Primary School better than St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.1 vs 64.6 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 Dorchester Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Worcester Park and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorchester Primary School: 472. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorchester Primary School and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Dorchester Primary School is 824th of 1,720 and St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 31st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).