Hawes Down Primary School vs St David's Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Down Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
447 students
St David's Prep
West Wickham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Hawes Down Primary School West Wickham, London | St David's Prep West Wickham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #5399 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | West Wickham | West Wickham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hdps.org.uk/ | www.stdavidsprep.com |
The verdict
- •Hawes Down Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 204.
- •Hawes Down Primary School is a academy school while St David's Prep is a independent 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 Hawes Down Primary School better than St David's Prep?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawes Down Primary School and St David's Prep?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Wickham and West Wickham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawes Down Primary School: 447. St David's Prep: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawes Down Primary School and St David's Prep rank in London?
Hawes Down Primary School is 885th of 1,720 and St David's Prep is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).