Rathfern Primary School vs St Dunstan's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 399 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rathfern Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
St Dunstan's College
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Rathfern Primary School London, London | St Dunstan's College LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 1,720 | #569 of 640 |
| National rank | #3551 of 15,697 | #3465 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 484 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 16.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.9 |
| town | London | LONDON |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk | www.stdunstans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rathfern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 21.0).
- •St Dunstan's College is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 484.
- •Rathfern Primary School is a local authority 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 Rathfern Primary School better than St Dunstan's College?
On the Success Index (England), Rathfern Primary School ranks higher (71.9 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 Rathfern Primary School and St Dunstan's College?
About 399 m in a straight line, between London and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rathfern Primary School: 484. St Dunstan's College: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rathfern Primary School and St Dunstan's College rank in London?
Rathfern Primary School is 606th of 1,720 and St Dunstan's College is 569th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).