Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School vs St David's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 733 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Purley, London | St David's School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #715 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #4229 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.stdavidsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 139.
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St David's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and St David's School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School: 212. St David's School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and St David's School rank in London?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is 715th of 1,720 and St David's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).