St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #897 of 1,720 | #135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5485 of 15,697 | #889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.staugustines.lewisham.sch.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 61.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 74%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 216.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Mary'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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 61.8 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 216. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 897th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 135th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).