Downe Manor Primary School vs St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 255 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downe Manor Primary School
Northolt · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Northolt · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Downe Manor Primary School Northolt, London | St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Northolt, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #960 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #5997 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | – |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 56.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| 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 | Northolt | Northolt |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downemanor.ealing.sch.uk | www.st-raphaels.org/ |
The verdict
- •Downe Manor Primary School is a local authority school while St Raphael'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 Downe Manor Primary School better than St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downe Manor Primary School and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Northolt and Northolt in London.
How do Downe Manor Primary School and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Downe Manor Primary School is 960th of 1,720 and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).