Rathfern Primary School vs St William of York Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 569 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 William of York Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Rathfern Primary School London, London | St William of York Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 1,720 | #854 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3551 of 15,697 | #5185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 484 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk | www.swoy.lewisham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rathfern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 63.3).
- •Rathfern Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 72%).
- •St William of York Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Rathfern Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 207.
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 William of York Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rathfern Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 63.3 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 William of York Catholic Primary School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rathfern Primary School: 484. St William of York Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rathfern Primary School and St William of York Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Rathfern Primary School is 606th of 1,720 and St William of York Catholic Primary School is 854th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).