Grove Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 415 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
666 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Grove Primary School Romford, London | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #505 of 1,720 | #156 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2924 of 15,697 | #1028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 666 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 666 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| 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.grove.redbridge.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 75.3).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 79%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •Grove Primary School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 426.
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 Grove Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 75.3 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 Grove Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Primary School: 666. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Grove Primary School is 505th of 1,720 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 156th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).