Lyonsdown School vs St Catherine's RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 969 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyonsdown School
New Barnet · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Lyonsdown School New Barnet, London | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #48 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 139 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 470 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| 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 | New Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lyonsdownschool.co.uk | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 139.
- •Lyonsdown School is a independent school while St Catherine's RC School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lyonsdown School is girls and St Catherine's RC School 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 Lyonsdown School better than St Catherine's RC School?
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 Lyonsdown School and St Catherine's RC School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between New Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyonsdown School: 139. St Catherine's RC School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyonsdown School and St Catherine's RC School rank in London?
Lyonsdown School is unranked and St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).