St Thomas More Catholic Primary School vs Whitehorse Manor Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
422 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Bexleyheath, London | Whitehorse Manor Junior School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 1,720 | #1314 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #981 of 15,697 | #9327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 421 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 4% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stm.bexley.sch.uk | www.pegasusacademytrust.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 43.8).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 69%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Whitehorse Manor Junior School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 421.
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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School better than Whitehorse Manor Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 43.8 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School and Whitehorse Manor Junior School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 421. Whitehorse Manor Junior School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic Primary School and Whitehorse Manor Junior School rank in London?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 147th of 1,720 and Whitehorse Manor Junior School is 1314th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).