Ark Atwood Primary Academy vs St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 136 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Ark Atwood Primary Academy London, London | St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #690 of 1,720 | #1410 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4081 of 15,697 | #10428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 419 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 0% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkatwoodprimary.org/ | www.mmsts.westminster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Atwood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 38.7).
- •Ark Atwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Ark Atwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Ark Atwood Primary Academy is the larger school with 419 students compared with 168.
- •Ark Atwood Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE 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 Ark Atwood Primary Academy better than St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Atwood Primary Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 38.7 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 Ark Atwood Primary Academy and St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
About 136 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy: 419. St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Atwood Primary Academy and St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is 690th of 1,720 and St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School is 1410th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).