Babington House School vs Elmstead Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 727 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babington House School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
466 students
Elmstead Wood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | Babington House School Chislehurst, London | Elmstead Wood Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 640 | #1310 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #452 of 4,090 | #9314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 466 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 280 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Chislehurst | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.babingtonhouse.com/ | www.elmsteadwoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Babington House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 43.8).
- •Babington House School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 280.
- •Babington House School is a independent school while Elmstead Wood Primary School is a academy 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 Babington House School better than Elmstead Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Babington House School ranks higher (84.5 vs 43.8 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 Babington House School and Elmstead Wood Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Chislehurst and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington House School: 466. Elmstead Wood Primary School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington House School and Elmstead Wood Primary School rank in London?
Babington House School is 94th of 640 and Elmstead Wood Primary School is 1310th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).