Platanos College vs St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Platanos College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
870 students
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Platanos College London, London | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #550 of 640 | #1469 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3375 of 4,090 | #11117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 870 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 60.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | 12.4 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.platanoscollege.com/ | www.st-stephens.lambeth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 22.2).
- •Platanos College is the larger school with 870 students compared with 199.
- •Platanos College is a academy school while St Stephen's Church of England 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 Platanos College better than St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 22.2 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 Platanos College and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Platanos College: 870. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Platanos College and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Platanos College is 550th of 640 and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is 1469th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).