Edmund Waller Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Waller Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
| Measure | Edmund Waller Primary School London, London | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,720 | #1373 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3486 of 15,697 | #10006 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| 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.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheart.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Edmund Waller Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 40.7).
- •Edmund Waller Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Edmund Waller Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
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 Edmund Waller Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edmund Waller Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 40.7 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 Edmund Waller Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmund Waller Primary School: 434. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmund Waller Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Edmund Waller Primary School is 594th of 1,720 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1373rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).