Alma Primary School vs Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Primary School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
| Measure | Alma Primary School Enfield, London | Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,720 | #351 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7567 of 15,697 | #2109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 442 | 720 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 720 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Enfield | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.almaprimary.co.uk | www.woodpeckerhallacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 51.9).
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 73%).
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 6%).
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is the larger school with 720 students compared with 442.
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 Alma Primary School better than Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy ranks higher (80.4 vs 51.9 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 Alma Primary School and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Enfield and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alma Primary School: 442. Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy: 720. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alma Primary School and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy rank in London?
Alma Primary School is 1136th of 1,720 and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is 351st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).