Bowes Primary School vs Focus 1st Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowes Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
Focus 1st Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
105 students
| Measure | Bowes Primary School London, London | Focus 1st Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,720 | #636 of 640 |
| National rank | #1220 of 15,697 | #4079 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 464 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 61.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bowesprimaryschool.org | www.focus1stacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 2.2).
- •Bowes Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 105.
- •Bowes Primary School is a academy school while Focus 1st Academy is a independent 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 Bowes Primary School better than Focus 1st Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bowes Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 2.2 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 Bowes Primary School and Focus 1st Academy?
About 627 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Primary School: 464. Focus 1st Academy: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Primary School and Focus 1st Academy rank in London?
Bowes Primary School is 191st of 1,720 and Focus 1st Academy is 636th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).