St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School vs Thomson House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
Thomson House School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
366 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School London, London | Thomson House School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #252 of 1,720 | #68 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1578 of 15,697 | #454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 152 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 33% |
| 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 | www.st-marymagdalens.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.thomsonhouseschool.org |
The verdict
- •Thomson House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 83.9).
- •Thomson House School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 84%).
- •Thomson House School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 28%).
- •Thomson House School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 152.
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Thomson House 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School better than Thomson House School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomson House School ranks higher (93.5 vs 83.9 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Thomson House School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 152. Thomson House School: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Thomson House School rank in London?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 252nd of 1,720 and Thomson House School is 68th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).