Hook Lane Primary School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 317 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hook Lane Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Hook Lane Primary School Welling, London | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #852 of 1,720 | #8 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5178 of 15,697 | #52 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 447 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 45% |
| 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 | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hooklaneprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 63.3).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 73%).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (45% vs 7%).
- •Hook Lane Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 419.
- •Hook Lane Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen's Catholic 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 Hook Lane Primary School better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 63.3 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 Hook Lane Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hook Lane Primary School: 447. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hook Lane Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hook Lane Primary School is 852nd of 1,720 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 8th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).