Gidea Park Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Primary School Romford, London | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 1,720 | #722 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1826 of 15,697 | #4256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 13% |
| 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 | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gideapkprimary.org.uk | www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gidea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 68.1).
- •Gidea Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •Gidea Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 13%).
- •Gidea Park Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 376.
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 Gidea Park Primary School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gidea Park Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 68.1 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 Gidea Park Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Primary School: 459. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Gidea Park Primary School is 302nd of 1,720 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 722nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).