Bow School vs The Clara Grant Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,126 students
The Clara Grant Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
| Measure | Bow School London, London | The Clara Grant Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #455 of 640 | #656 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2531 of 4,090 | #3892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,126 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,126 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bow-school.org.uk | www.claragrant.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Clara Grant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 38.5).
- •Bow School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 389.
- •Bow School is a local authority school while The Clara Grant 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 Bow School better than The Clara Grant Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Clara Grant Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 38.5 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 Bow School and The Clara Grant Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow School: 1,126. The Clara Grant Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow School and The Clara Grant Primary School rank in London?
Bow School is 455th of 640 and The Clara Grant Primary School is 656th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).