Merton Abbey Primary School vs Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Abbey Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Merton Abbey Primary School London, London | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1520 of 1,720 | #786 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11722 of 15,697 | #4729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 23% |
| 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.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk/ | www.olsjschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 32.6).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
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 Merton Abbey Primary School better than Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 32.6 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 Merton Abbey Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Abbey Primary School: 204. Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Abbey Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Merton Abbey Primary School is 1520th of 1,720 and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).