East Wickham Primary Academy vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 533 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wickham Primary Academy
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
585 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | East Wickham Primary Academy Welling, London | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1097 of 1,720 | #8 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7182 of 15,697 | #52 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 585 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 585 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 45% |
| 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 | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.eastwickham-tkat.org | www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 53.6).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 71%).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (45% vs 7%).
- •East Wickham Primary Academy is the larger school with 585 students compared with 419.
- •East Wickham Primary Academy is a academy school while St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 East Wickham Primary Academy better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 53.6 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 East Wickham Primary Academy and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Wickham Primary Academy: 585. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Wickham Primary Academy and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
East Wickham Primary Academy is 1097th of 1,720 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 8th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).