Riverston School vs St Winifred's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverston School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 1–21
206 students
St Winifred's RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
| Measure | Riverston School London, London | St Winifred's RC Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #624 of 640 | #1083 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4011 of 4,090 | #7006 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–21 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 350 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 26.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.riverstonschool.co.uk | www.swcps.lewisham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 7.5).
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 206.
- •Riverston School is a independent school while St Winifred's RC 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 Riverston School better than St Winifred's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Winifred's RC Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 7.5 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 Riverston School and St Winifred's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverston School: 206. St Winifred's RC Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverston School and St Winifred's RC Primary School rank in London?
Riverston School is 624th of 640 and St Winifred's RC Primary School is 1083rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).