St Paul's Academy vs St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 165 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | St Paul's Academy London, London | St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #517 of 640 | #717 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3123 of 4,090 | #4235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,066 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,066 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ | www.stthomasabecketsch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 26.6).
- •St Paul's Academy is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 371.
- •St Paul's Academy is a academy school while St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Paul's Academy better than St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 26.6 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 St Paul's Academy and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Academy: 1,066. St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Academy and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 and St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is 717th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).