Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery vs St Bede's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Merstham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
St Bede's School
Redhill · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,918 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery Merstham, South East | St Bede's School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #913 of 2,471 | #92 of 679 |
| National rank | #5054 of 15,697 | #318 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 445 | 1,918 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 1,918 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Merstham | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.limetreeschool.org | www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 63.9).
- •St Bede's School is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 445.
- •Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while St Bede's 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 Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery better than St Bede's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's School ranks higher (88.2 vs 63.9 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 Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery and St Bede's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merstham and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery: 445. St Bede's School: 1,918. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery and St Bede's School rank in South East?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is 913th of 2,471 and St Bede's School is 92nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).