Ark Byron Primary Academy vs Derwentwater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Byron Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Derwentwater Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Ark Byron Primary Academy London, London | Derwentwater Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #529 of 1,720 | #1447 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3060 of 15,697 | #10786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | arkbyron.org | www.derwentwaterschool.com |
The verdict
- •Ark Byron Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 37.1).
- •Ark Byron Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 57%).
- •Ark Byron Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Derwentwater Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 412.
- •Ark Byron Primary Academy is a academy school while Derwentwater 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 Byron Primary Academy better than Derwentwater Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Byron Primary Academy ranks higher (74.6 vs 37.1 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 Byron Primary Academy and Derwentwater Primary School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Byron Primary Academy: 412. Derwentwater Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Byron Primary Academy and Derwentwater Primary School rank in London?
Ark Byron Primary Academy is 529th of 1,720 and Derwentwater Primary School is 1447th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).