Alexander McLeod Primary School vs Pulse and Water College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 972 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander McLeod Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
544 students
Pulse and Water College
Greenwich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
13 students
| Measure | Alexander McLeod Primary School London, London | Pulse and Water College Greenwich, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #5468 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 544 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 13 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 23.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 7.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Greenwich |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alexmcleod.org.uk/ | www.pulseandwater.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alexander McLeod Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 3.1).
- •Alexander McLeod Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 13.
- •Alexander McLeod Primary School is a local authority school while Pulse and Water College is a independent 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 Alexander McLeod Primary School better than Pulse and Water College?
On the Success Index (England), Alexander McLeod Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 3.1 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 Alexander McLeod Primary School and Pulse and Water College?
About 972 m in a straight line, between London and Greenwich in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alexander McLeod Primary School: 544. Pulse and Water College: 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alexander McLeod Primary School and Pulse and Water College rank in London?
Alexander McLeod Primary School is 894th of 1,720 and Pulse and Water College is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).