Ainslie Wood Primary School vs South Chingford Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 778 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
South Chingford Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
547 students
| Measure | Ainslie Wood Primary School London, London | South Chingford Foundation School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 1,720 | #601 of 640 |
| National rank | #436 of 15,697 | #3685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 451 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ainsliewood.co.uk/ | www.southchingfordfoundationfs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ainslie Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 17.9).
- •South Chingford Foundation School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 451.
- •Ainslie Wood Primary School is a local authority school while South Chingford Foundation School is a academy 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 Ainslie Wood Primary School better than South Chingford Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Ainslie Wood Primary School ranks higher (93.6 vs 17.9 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 Ainslie Wood Primary School and South Chingford Foundation School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainslie Wood Primary School: 451. South Chingford Foundation School: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainslie Wood Primary School and South Chingford Foundation School rank in London?
Ainslie Wood Primary School is 66th of 1,720 and South Chingford Foundation School is 601st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).