Merlin School vs Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 790 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merlin School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–8
90 students
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Merlin School London, London | Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #15 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #105 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–8 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 168 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 40.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.merlinschool.net | www.ourladyofvictories.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 90.
- •Merlin School is a independent school while Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Merlin School better than Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary 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 Merlin School and Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merlin School: 90. Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merlin School and Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Merlin School is unranked and Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School is 15th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).