Kensington Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Kensington Primary Academy London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1078 of 1,720 | #798 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6957 of 15,697 | #4786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.wlfs-kpa.org/ | www.stmarysrc.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 54.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 65%).
- •Kensington Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Kensington Primary Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 180.
- •Kensington Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary'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 Kensington Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 54.7 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 Kensington Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Primary Academy: 221. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Kensington Primary Academy is 1078th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 798th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).