Oak Tree Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Tree Primary School
Mitcham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
73 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Oak Tree Primary School Mitcham, London | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1140 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #7585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 73 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 408 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 41.2% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.oaktreeprimarysch.co.uk | www.st-thomascanterbury.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 73.
- •Oak Tree Primary School is a independent school while St Thomas of Canterbury 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 Oak Tree Primary School better than St Thomas of Canterbury 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 Oak Tree Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Tree Primary School: 73. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Tree Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Oak Tree Primary School is unranked and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 1140th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).