Sedgehill Academy vs St Mary's Catholic 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.
Sedgehill Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
960 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Sedgehill Academy London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #439 of 640 | #135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2428 of 4,090 | #889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 960 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 960 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | London | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sedgehillschool.co.uk | www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 40.7).
- •Sedgehill Academy is the larger school with 960 students compared with 420.
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 Sedgehill Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 40.7 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 Sedgehill Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sedgehill Academy: 960. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sedgehill Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Sedgehill Academy is 439th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 135th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).