Lyonsdown School vs St David's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 35 km 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 David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Lyonsdown School New Barnet, London | St David's School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 139 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lyonsdownschool.co.uk | www.stdavidsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lyonsdown School is girls and St David's 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 David's 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 David's School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between New Barnet and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyonsdown School: 139. St David's School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyonsdown School and St David's School rank in London?
Lyonsdown School is unranked and St David's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).