Lonesome Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 871 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Lonesome Primary School Mitcham, London | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1436 of 1,720 | #1140 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10695 of 15,697 | #7585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bedifferent-federation.org.uk/index.html | www.st-thomascanterbury.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 37.6).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 68%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 273.
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 Lonesome Primary School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 37.6 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 Lonesome Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lonesome Primary School: 273. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lonesome Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Lonesome Primary School is 1436th of 1,720 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 1140th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).