Prendergast Ladywell School vs St Dunstan's College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 661 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prendergast Ladywell School
Lewisham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,280 students
St Dunstan's College
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Prendergast Ladywell School Lewisham, London | St Dunstan's College LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 640 | #569 of 640 |
| National rank | #2008 of 4,090 | #3465 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,280 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,280 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 16.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 0.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.9 |
| town | Lewisham | LONDON |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.prendergast-ladywell.com | www.stdunstans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Prendergast Ladywell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 21.0).
- •Prendergast Ladywell School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 1,234.
- •Prendergast Ladywell School is a academy school while St Dunstan's College is a independent 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 Prendergast Ladywell School better than St Dunstan's College?
On the Success Index (England), Prendergast Ladywell School ranks higher (49.2 vs 21.0 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 Prendergast Ladywell School and St Dunstan's College?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prendergast Ladywell School: 1,280. St Dunstan's College: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prendergast Ladywell School and St Dunstan's College rank in London?
Prendergast Ladywell School is 386th of 640 and St Dunstan's College is 569th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).