Ardleigh Green Junior School vs Nelmes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
Nelmes Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Ardleigh Green Junior School Hornchurch, London | Nelmes Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #406 of 1,720 | #29 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2401 of 15,697 | #223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 28% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ardleighgreenjun.org.uk/ | www.nelmes-havering.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelmes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 78.3).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 75%).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 13%).
- •Nelmes Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 360.
- •Ardleigh Green Junior School is a academy school while Nelmes 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 Ardleigh Green Junior School better than Nelmes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelmes Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 78.3 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 Ardleigh Green Junior School and Nelmes Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardleigh Green Junior School: 360. Nelmes Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardleigh Green Junior School and Nelmes Primary School rank in London?
Ardleigh Green Junior School is 406th of 1,720 and Nelmes Primary School is 29th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).