Eltham Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Eltham Church of England Primary School London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #206 of 1,720 | #100 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1300 of 15,697 | #695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 32% |
| 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.elthamcoeschool.co.uk/ | www.stmaryrc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 85.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 15%).
- •Eltham Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 447.
- •Eltham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary'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 Eltham Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 85.9 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 Eltham Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eltham Church of England Primary School: 450. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eltham Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Eltham Church of England Primary School is 206th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 100th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).