Paddington Academy vs St Peter's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 365 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paddington Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,256 students
St Peter's CofE School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
192 students
| Measure | Paddington Academy London, London | St Peter's CofE School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 640 | #1422 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #928 of 4,090 | #10548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,256 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,256 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.7% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 77.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.paddington-academy.org | www.stpeterscm.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Paddington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 38.2).
- •Paddington Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 192.
- •Paddington Academy is a academy school while St Peter's CofE 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 Paddington Academy better than St Peter's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Paddington Academy ranks higher (72.2 vs 38.2 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 Paddington Academy and St Peter's CofE School?
About 365 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paddington Academy: 1,256. St Peter's CofE School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paddington Academy and St Peter's CofE School rank in London?
Paddington Academy is 199th of 640 and St Peter's CofE School is 1422nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).