Lovelace Primary School vs St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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.
Lovelace Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Lovelace Primary School Chessington, London | St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1266 of 1,720 | #1656 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8818 of 15,697 | #13990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 530 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 530 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Chessington | Chessington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lovelace.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryschessington.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lovelace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 20.0).
- •Lovelace Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 47%).
- •Lovelace Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Lovelace Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 170.
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 Lovelace Primary School better than St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lovelace Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 20.0 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 Lovelace Primary School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lovelace Primary School: 530. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lovelace Primary School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School rank in London?
Lovelace Primary School is 1266th of 1,720 and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is 1656th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).