Salcombe Preparatory School vs St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 924 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salcombe Preparatory School
Southgate · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Salcombe Preparatory School Southgate, London | St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #289 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #1760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 159 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 202 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Southgate | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.salcombeprep.co.uk | www.st-andrews-southgate.enfield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) is the larger school with 202 students compared with 159.
- •Salcombe Preparatory School is a independent school while St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) 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 Salcombe Preparatory School better than St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salcombe Preparatory School and St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Southgate and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salcombe Preparatory School: 159. St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE): 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salcombe Preparatory School and St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) rank in London?
Salcombe Preparatory School is unranked and St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) is 289th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).