Edmund Waller Primary School vs The St Thomas the Apostle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 535 m 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
The St Thomas the Apostle College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students
| Measure | Edmund Waller Primary School London, London | The St Thomas the Apostle College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,720 | #165 of 640 |
| National rank | #3486 of 15,697 | #780 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 434 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.stac.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •The St Thomas the Apostle College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 72.2).
- •The St Thomas the Apostle College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 434.
- •Edmund Waller Primary School is co-educational and The St Thomas the Apostle College is boys.
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 The St Thomas the Apostle College?
On the Success Index (England), The St Thomas the Apostle College ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.2 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 The St Thomas the Apostle College?
About 535 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmund Waller Primary School: 434. The St Thomas the Apostle College: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmund Waller Primary School and The St Thomas the Apostle College rank in London?
Edmund Waller Primary School is 594th of 1,720 and The St Thomas the Apostle College is 165th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).