Fidelis College vs Paxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 904 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fidelis College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
411 students
Paxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Fidelis College London, London | Paxton Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 640 | #977 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #795 of 4,090 | #6076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 411 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 386 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fidelis.org.uk | www.paxtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fidelis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 58.9).
- •Fidelis College is the larger school with 411 students compared with 386.
- •Fidelis College is a independent school while Paxton 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 Fidelis College better than Paxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fidelis College ranks higher (74.9 vs 58.9 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 Fidelis College and Paxton Primary School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fidelis College: 411. Paxton Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fidelis College and Paxton Primary School rank in London?
Fidelis College is 169th of 640 and Paxton Primary School is 977th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).