Laleham Lea School vs St David's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 956 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laleham Lea School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Laleham Lea School Purley, London | St David's School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 139 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.5% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lalehamlea.co.uk | www.stdavidsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St David's School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 111.
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 Laleham Lea School better than St David's School?
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 Laleham Lea School and St David's School?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laleham Lea School: 111. St David's School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laleham Lea School and St David's School rank in London?
Laleham Lea School is unranked and St David's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).