Laurel Lane Primary School vs St Catherine Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 632 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Lane Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
St Catherine Catholic Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Laurel Lane Primary School West Drayton, London | St Catherine Catholic Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1715 of 1,720 | #1446 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #15357 of 15,697 | #10780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 Drayton | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.laurel-laneprimary.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.stcatherineprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 8.8).
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 40%).
- •St Catherine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Laurel Lane Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 235.
- •Laurel Lane Primary School is a academy school while St Catherine 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 Laurel Lane Primary School better than St Catherine Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 8.8 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 Laurel Lane Primary School and St Catherine Catholic Primary School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between West Drayton and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurel Lane Primary School: 267. St Catherine Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurel Lane Primary School and St Catherine Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Laurel Lane Primary School is 1715th of 1,720 and St Catherine Catholic Primary School is 1446th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).