Rise Park Infant School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rise Park Infant School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
278 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
| Measure | Rise Park Infant School Romford, London | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 1,720 | #722 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2932 of 15,697 | #4256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 278 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.riseparkacademies.co.uk | www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rise Park Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 68.1).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 278.
- •Rise Park Infant School is a academy school while St Peter's Catholic 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 Rise Park Infant School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rise Park Infant School ranks higher (75.3 vs 68.1 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 Rise Park Infant School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rise Park Infant School: 278. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rise Park Infant School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Rise Park Infant School is 508th of 1,720 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 722nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).