St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Walthamstow School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 783 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
592 students
Walthamstow School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School London, London | Walthamstow School for Girls London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #67 of 1,720 | #113 of 640 |
| National rank | #452 of 15,697 | #526 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 592 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 895 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmaryscofe.org | www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 82.5).
- •Walthamstow School for Girls is the larger school with 895 students compared with 592.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is a academy school while Walthamstow School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is co-educational and Walthamstow School for Girls is girls.
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's CofE Primary School better than Walthamstow School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 82.5 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's CofE Primary School and Walthamstow School for Girls?
About 783 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 592. Walthamstow School for Girls: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Walthamstow School for Girls rank in London?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 67th of 1,720 and Walthamstow School for Girls is 113th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).