Northwood Primary School
#1584 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#12837 of 15,697 nationally
About Northwood Primary School
Northwood Primary School is a academy primary located in Erith, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 144 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1584th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 144; capacity filled 60%.
There are 15 schools in Erith; Northwood Primary School ranks 13th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)54%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwood Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 144
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 60%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 54%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Northwood Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Parkway Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students · 294 m away
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 445 m away
Harris Garrard Academy
Erith · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,505 students · 504 m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 515 m away
Willow Bank Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students · 1.1 km away
Lessness Heath Primary School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
638 students · 1.3 km away
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
326 students · 1.3 km away
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
246 students · 1.4 km away
Break Through School
Belvedere · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
39 students · 1.4 km away
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
309 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kenley Primary School
Whyteleafe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
145 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Jubilee Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students
Sulivan Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
Hungerford School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
140 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood Primary School a good school?
Northwood Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1584 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwood Primary School rank in London?
Northwood Primary School ranks #1584 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #12837 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School had 144 students in 2025.
Is Northwood Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Northwood Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Northwood Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwood Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.