Bancroft's School vs Wells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 348 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft's School
Woodford Green · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
866 students
Wells Primary School
Woodford Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
| Measure | Bancroft's School Woodford Green, London | Wells Primary School Woodford Green, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #445 of 640 | #45 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2476 of 4,090 | #306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 866 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 866 | 341 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | 50.4 | – |
| town | Woodford Green | Woodford Green |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bancrofts.org | www.wellsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.2 vs 39.6).
- •Bancroft's School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 341.
- •Bancroft's School is a independent school while Wells 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 Bancroft's School better than Wells Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wells Primary School ranks higher (95.2 vs 39.6 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 Bancroft's School and Wells Primary School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Woodford Green and Woodford Green in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bancroft's School: 866. Wells Primary School: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bancroft's School and Wells Primary School rank in London?
Bancroft's School is 445th of 640 and Wells Primary School is 45th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).