Bancroft's Preparatory School vs Woodford Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 920 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft's Preparatory School
Woodford Green · Independent primary · Ages 7–11
271 students
Woodford Green Primary School
Woodford Green · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Bancroft's Preparatory School Woodford Green, London | Woodford Green Primary School Woodford Green, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #195 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #1232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 271 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 271 | 242 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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 | Woodford Green | Woodford Green |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bancrofts.org/ | www.woodfordgreenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bancroft's Preparatory School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 242.
- •Bancroft's Preparatory School is a independent school while Woodford Green 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 Bancroft's Preparatory School better than Woodford Green Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bancroft's Preparatory School and Woodford Green Primary School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Woodford Green and Woodford Green in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bancroft's Preparatory School: 271. Woodford Green Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bancroft's Preparatory School and Woodford Green Primary School rank in London?
Bancroft's Preparatory School is unranked and Woodford Green Primary School is 195th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).