Bird In Bush School vs John Donne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird In Bush School
Peckham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
John Donne Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Bird In Bush School Peckham, London | John Donne Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1402 of 1,720 | #1324 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10335 of 15,697 | #9496 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 381 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 59.6% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Peckham | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.birdinbushprimary.co.uk/ | www.jdacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Donne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 39.1).
- •Bird In Bush School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •John Donne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •John Donne Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 381.
- •Bird In Bush School is a local authority school while John Donne 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 Bird In Bush School better than John Donne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Donne Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 39.1 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 Bird In Bush School and John Donne Primary School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Peckham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bird In Bush School: 381. John Donne Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bird In Bush School and John Donne Primary School rank in London?
Bird In Bush School is 1402nd of 1,720 and John Donne Primary School is 1324th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).