Poverest Primary School vs St Philomena's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
St Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London | St Philomena's Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,720 | #216 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5523 of 15,697 | #1363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 433 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.poverestprimaryschool.com | www.st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 61.6).
- •St Philomena's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
- •Poverest Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 202.
- •Poverest Primary School is a local authority school while St Philomena's Primary School is a academy 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 Poverest Primary School better than St Philomena's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 61.6 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 Poverest Primary School and St Philomena's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poverest Primary School: 433. St Philomena's Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poverest Primary School and St Philomena's Primary School rank in London?
Poverest Primary School is 902nd of 1,720 and St Philomena's Primary School is 216th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).