Prendergast Vale School vs St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prendergast Vale School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
806 students
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Prendergast Vale School London, London | St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 640 | #1409 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2928 of 4,090 | #10409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 806 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 806 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.prendergast-vale.com | www.st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 30.7).
- •St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Prendergast Vale School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 231.
- •Prendergast Vale School is a academy school while St Mary's Lewisham 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 Prendergast Vale School better than St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 30.7 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 Vale School and St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prendergast Vale School: 806. St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prendergast Vale School and St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Prendergast Vale School is 494th of 640 and St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School is 1409th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).