Mayespark Primary School vs St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayespark Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
555 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Mayespark Primary School Ilford, London | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1117 of 1,720 | #1260 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7388 of 15,697 | #8746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 555 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Ilford | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.mayesparkprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.st-vincent.barking-dagenham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mayespark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 46.7).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 65%).
- •Mayespark Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Mayespark Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 216.
- •Mayespark Primary School is a local authority school while St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Mayespark Primary School better than St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayespark Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 46.7 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 Mayespark Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayespark Primary School: 555. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayespark Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Mayespark Primary School is 1117th of 1,720 and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 1260th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).