Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School vs Wanstead Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 564 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Wanstead Church School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School London, London | Wanstead Church School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #23 of 1,720 | #59 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #181 of 15,697 | #391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | 17% |
| 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.ourladyoflourdesrcprimary.org | www.wansteadchurchsch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 94.1).
- •Wanstead Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 94%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 17%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 197.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a academy school while Wanstead Church 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School better than Wanstead Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School ranks higher (96.8 vs 94.1 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School and Wanstead Church School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School: 450. Wanstead Church School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School and Wanstead Church School rank in London?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is 23rd of 1,720 and Wanstead Church School is 59th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).