Langley Park School for Boys vs St David's Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 633 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langley Park School for Boys
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,823 students
St David's Prep
West Wickham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Langley Park School for Boys Beckenham, London | St David's Prep West Wickham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #109 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #511 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,823 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,823 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Beckenham | West Wickham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lpsb.org.uk | www.stdavidsprep.com |
The verdict
- •Langley Park School for Boys is the larger school with 1,823 students compared with 204.
- •Langley Park School for Boys is a academy school while St David's Prep is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Langley Park School for Boys is boys and St David's Prep is co-educational.
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 Langley Park School for Boys 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 Langley Park School for Boys and St David's Prep?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Beckenham and West Wickham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langley Park School for Boys: 1,823. St David's Prep: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langley Park School for Boys and St David's Prep rank in London?
Langley Park School for Boys is 109th of 640 and St David's Prep is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).