Ben Jonson Primary School vs Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 184 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Jonson Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Ben Jonson Primary School London, London | Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #828 of 1,720 | #849 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4959 of 15,697 | #5139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 591 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 9% |
| 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.benjonson.towerhamlets.sch.uk | www.solebayacademy.paradigmtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.4 vs 63.5).
- •Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 72%).
- •Ben Jonson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Ben Jonson Primary School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 170.
- •Ben Jonson Primary School is a local authority school while Solebay Primary - A Paradigm 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 Ben Jonson Primary School better than Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
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 Ben Jonson Primary School and Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
About 184 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ben Jonson Primary School: 591. Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ben Jonson Primary School and Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy rank in London?
Ben Jonson Primary School is 828th of 1,720 and Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy is 849th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).