Smitham Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 202 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Smitham Primary School Coulsdon, London | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Coulsdon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 1,720 | #138 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6459 of 15,697 | #916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 654 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 654 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 30% |
| 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 | Coulsdon | Coulsdon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.smitham.croydon.sch.uk | www.staidansschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 57.0).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 62%).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 12%).
- •Smitham Primary School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 215.
- •Smitham Primary School is a local authority school while St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Smitham Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 57.0 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 Smitham Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Coulsdon and Coulsdon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smitham Primary School: 654. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smitham Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Smitham Primary School is 1019th of 1,720 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is 138th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).