Birkbeck Primary School vs Burnt Oak Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkbeck Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
Burnt Oak Junior School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
245 students
| Measure | Birkbeck Primary School Sidcup, London | Burnt Oak Junior School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #309 of 1,720 | #186 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1869 of 15,697 | #1178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 664 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | Sidcup | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk | burntoak.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnt Oak Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 81.9).
- •Birkbeck Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 76%).
- •Burnt Oak Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Birkbeck Primary School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 245.
- •Birkbeck Primary School is a local authority school while Burnt Oak Junior 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 Birkbeck Primary School better than Burnt Oak Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Burnt Oak Junior School ranks higher (86.8 vs 81.9 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 Birkbeck Primary School and Burnt Oak Junior School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Sidcup and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkbeck Primary School: 664. Burnt Oak Junior School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkbeck Primary School and Burnt Oak Junior School rank in London?
Birkbeck Primary School is 309th of 1,720 and Burnt Oak Junior School is 186th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).