Atam Academy vs Welling School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 13 km 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
Welling School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Atam Academy Romford, London | Welling School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 640 | #580 of 640 |
| National rank | #262 of 4,090 | #3563 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,083 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,083 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 47.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.40 | 2.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.1 |
| town | Romford | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | atamacademy.com/ | www.wellingschool-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Atam Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 19.8).
- •Welling School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,083.
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 Welling School?
On the Success Index (England), Atam Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 19.8 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 Welling School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Romford and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atam Academy: 1,083. Welling School: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atam Academy and Welling School rank in London?
Atam Academy is 54th of 640 and Welling School is 580th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).