Apex Primary School vs The Ursuline Academy Ilford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 276 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apex Primary School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students
| Measure | Apex Primary School Ilford, London | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #228 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 109 | 743 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 743 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.uai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ursuline Academy Ilford is the larger school with 743 students compared with 109.
- •Apex Primary School is a independent school while The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Apex Primary School is co-educational and The Ursuline Academy Ilford is girls.
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 Apex Primary School better than The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apex Primary School and The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apex Primary School: 109. The Ursuline Academy Ilford: 743. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apex Primary School and The Ursuline Academy Ilford rank in London?
Apex Primary School is unranked and The Ursuline Academy Ilford is 228th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).