South Norwood Primary vs St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 719 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Norwood Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
356 students
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | South Norwood Primary London, London | St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1412 of 1,720 | #393 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10446 of 15,697 | #2323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 356 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | thepioneeracademy.co.uk/south-norwood-primary/ | www.thomasbecket.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 38.6).
- •St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 356.
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 South Norwood Primary better than St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 38.6 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 South Norwood Primary and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Norwood Primary: 356. St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Norwood Primary and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School rank in London?
South Norwood Primary is 1412th of 1,720 and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is 393rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).