Berger Primary School vs Gainsborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berger Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
414 students
Gainsborough Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
308 students
| Measure | Berger Primary School London, London | Gainsborough Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,720 | #1644 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7784 of 15,697 | #13838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 414 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.berger.hackney.sch.uk | www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Berger Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 20.9).
- •Berger Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •Berger Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Berger Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 308.
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 Berger Primary School better than Gainsborough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Berger Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 20.9 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 Berger Primary School and Gainsborough Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berger Primary School: 414. Gainsborough Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berger Primary School and Gainsborough Primary School rank in London?
Berger Primary School is 1164th of 1,720 and Gainsborough Primary School is 1644th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).