Bowes Primary School vs Laurel Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 169 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
Laurel Park School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
607 students
| Measure | Bowes Primary School London, London | Laurel Park School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,720 | #573 of 640 |
| National rank | #1220 of 15,697 | #3479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 464 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bowesprimaryschool.org | www.laurelparkschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 20.7).
- •Laurel Park School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 464.
- •Bowes Primary School is a academy school while Laurel Park School is a local authority 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 Laurel Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowes Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 20.7 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 Laurel Park School?
About 169 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Primary School: 464. Laurel Park School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Primary School and Laurel Park School rank in London?
Bowes Primary School is 191st of 1,720 and Laurel Park School is 573rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).