Alleyn's School vs Bessemer Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 551 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alleyn's School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,453 students
Bessemer Grange Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
515 students
| Measure | Alleyn's School London, London | Bessemer Grange Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #333 of 640 | #425 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1677 of 4,090 | #2500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,453 | 515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,453 | 515 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alleyns.org.uk | www.thegemfederation.co.uk/bessemer-primary |
The verdict
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 55.8).
- •Alleyn's School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 515.
- •Alleyn's School is a independent school while Bessemer Grange 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 Alleyn's School better than Bessemer Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bessemer Grange Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 55.8 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 Alleyn's School and Bessemer Grange Primary School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alleyn's School: 1,453. Bessemer Grange Primary School: 515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alleyn's School and Bessemer Grange Primary School rank in London?
Alleyn's School is 333rd of 640 and Bessemer Grange Primary School is 425th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).