Leesons Primary School vs St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Leesons Primary School Orpington, London | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1688 of 1,720 | #226 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,697 | #1412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 281 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/ | www.saintpeterandsaintpaulcatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 14.2).
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 33%).
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Leesons Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 222.
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 Leesons Primary School better than St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 14.2 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 Leesons Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leesons Primary School: 281. St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leesons Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Leesons Primary School is 1688th of 1,720 and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is 226th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).