Nelson Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 84 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Primary School
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Nelson Primary School Twickenham, London | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 1,720 | #585 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9953 of 15,697 | #3425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 54.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.st-edmunds.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 40.9).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 227.
- •Nelson Primary School is a academy school while St Edmund's 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 Nelson Primary School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 40.9 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 Nelson Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 84 m in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Primary School: 227. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Nelson Primary School is 1368th of 1,720 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 585th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).