Pelham Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 247 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Pelham Primary School London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #507 of 1,720 | #369 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2930 of 15,697 | #2203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| 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.pelham.merton.sch.uk | www.st-marys.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 75.3).
- •Pelham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 75%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 392.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 75.3 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 247 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelham Primary School: 392. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelham Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Pelham Primary School is 507th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 369th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).