Alec Reed Academy vs Gifford 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.
Alec Reed Academy
Northolt · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,639 students
Gifford Primary School
Northolt · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
917 students
| Measure | Alec Reed Academy Northolt, London | Gifford Primary School Northolt, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 640 | #934 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2524 of 4,090 | #5781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,639 | 917 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,639 | 917 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.4 | – |
| town | Northolt | Northolt |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alecreedacademy.co.uk | www.giffordprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gifford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 38.6).
- •Gifford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Gifford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Alec Reed Academy is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 917.
- •Alec Reed Academy is a academy school while Gifford 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 Alec Reed Academy better than Gifford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gifford Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 38.6 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 Alec Reed Academy and Gifford Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Northolt and Northolt in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alec Reed Academy: 1,639. Gifford Primary School: 917. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alec Reed Academy and Gifford Primary School rank in London?
Alec Reed Academy is 454th of 640 and Gifford Primary School is 934th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).