Atam Academy vs Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 324 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atam Academy
Romford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,083 students
Grove Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
666 students
| Measure | Atam Academy Romford, London | Grove Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 640 | #505 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #262 of 4,090 | #2924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,083 | 666 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,083 | 666 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | atamacademy.com/ | www.grove.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Atam Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 75.3).
- •Atam Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 79%).
- •Atam Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 12%).
- •Atam Academy is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 666.
- •Atam Academy is a academy school while Grove 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 Atam Academy better than Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Atam Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 75.3 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 Atam Academy and Grove Primary School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atam Academy: 1,083. Grove Primary School: 666. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atam Academy and Grove Primary School rank in London?
Atam Academy is 54th of 640 and Grove Primary School is 505th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).