St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School vs Tower House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 835 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
Tower House School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
181 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School London, London | Tower House School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #252 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #1578 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 152 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 23% | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| 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.thsboys.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Tower House School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 152.
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Tower House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and Tower House School is boys.
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 Tower House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Tower House School?
About 835 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. Tower House School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Tower House School rank in London?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 252nd of 1,720 and Tower House School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).