Al Risalah Boys' School vs Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Risalah Boys' School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
109 students
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
| Measure | Al Risalah Boys' School London, London | Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 640 | #1658 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #444 of 4,090 | #14014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 253 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 47.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alrisalahboysschool.co.uk/indexB_.php | www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al Risalah Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 19.9).
- •Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is the larger school with 253 students compared with 109.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is a independent school while Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is boys and Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is co-educational.
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 Al Risalah Boys' School better than Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit?
On the Success Index (England), Al Risalah Boys' School ranks higher (84.7 vs 19.9 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 Al Risalah Boys' School and Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Risalah Boys' School: 109. Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Risalah Boys' School and Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit rank in London?
Al Risalah Boys' School is 92nd of 640 and Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is 1658th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).