St Francis Catholic Primary School vs Whyteleafe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
Whyteleafe Primary School
Whyteleafe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School Caterham, South East | Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 2,471 | #1085 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1866 of 15,697 | #6107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 398 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | Caterham | Whyteleafe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stfrancis.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.whyteleafe.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 58.8).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Whyteleafe Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 398.
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 Francis Catholic Primary School better than Whyteleafe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 58.8 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 Francis Catholic Primary School and Whyteleafe Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Whyteleafe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Primary School: 398. Whyteleafe Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School and Whyteleafe Primary School rank in South East?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is 371st of 2,471 and Whyteleafe Primary School is 1085th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).