Pelham Primary School vs St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 927 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | Pelham Primary School Bexleyheath, London | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 1,720 | #216 of 640 |
| National rank | #6408 of 15,697 | #985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 394 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pelhamprimary.co.uk | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 57.3).
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 394.
- •Pelham Primary School is co-educational and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is boys.
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 Pelham Primary School better than St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School ranks higher (70.9 vs 57.3 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 Pelham Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelham Primary School: 394. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelham Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rank in London?
Pelham Primary School is 1013th of 1,720 and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).