Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College vs Scotts Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
Scotts Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Hornchurch, London | Scotts Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #351 of 640 | #36 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1794 of 4,090 | #258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 882 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 882 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.abbscross.net | www.scotts.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scotts Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 53.7).
- •Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is the larger school with 882 students compared with 421.
- •Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is a academy school while Scotts 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 Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College better than Scotts Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scotts Primary School ranks higher (95.8 vs 53.7 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 Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College and Scotts Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College: 882. Scotts Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College and Scotts Primary School rank in London?
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is 351st of 640 and Scotts Primary School is 36th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).