Newton Preparatory School vs St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 36 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Preparatory School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
559 students
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
| Measure | Newton Preparatory School London, London | St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1559 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #12470 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 559 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 194 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.newtonprepschool.co.uk | www.stmarysschoolbattersea.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Preparatory School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 194.
- •Newton Preparatory School is a independent school while St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided 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 Newton Preparatory School better than St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided 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 Newton Preparatory School and St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 36 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Preparatory School: 559. St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Preparatory School and St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in London?
Newton Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1559th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).