Beecroft Garden Primary vs Turnham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 468 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecroft Garden Primary
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Turnham Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Beecroft Garden Primary London, London | Turnham Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #943 of 1,720 | #456 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5853 of 15,697 | #2680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 382 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 29.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 24% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beecroftgarden.lewisham.sch.uk/ | turnhamacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Turnham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 59.9).
- •Turnham Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 69%).
- •Turnham Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Beecroft Garden Primary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 168.
- •Beecroft Garden Primary is a local authority school while Turnham Academy 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 Beecroft Garden Primary better than Turnham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Turnham Academy ranks higher (76.9 vs 59.9 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 Beecroft Garden Primary and Turnham Academy?
About 468 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beecroft Garden Primary: 382. Turnham Academy: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beecroft Garden Primary and Turnham Academy rank in London?
Beecroft Garden Primary is 943rd of 1,720 and Turnham Academy is 456th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).