Burlington Junior School vs Coombe Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 454 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Junior School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
474 students
Coombe Boys' School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,007 students
| Measure | Burlington Junior School New Malden, London | Coombe Boys' School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #617 of 1,720 | #197 of 640 |
| National rank | #3640 of 15,697 | #925 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 474 | 1,007 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 1,007 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.4 |
| town | New Malden | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burlingtonj.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.coombeboysschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (71.4 vs 72.2).
- •Coombe Boys' School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 474.
- •Burlington Junior School is a local authority school while Coombe Boys' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burlington Junior School is co-educational and Coombe Boys' School is boys.
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 Burlington Junior School better than Coombe Boys' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burlington Junior School and Coombe Boys' School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between New Malden and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burlington Junior School: 474. Coombe Boys' School: 1,007. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burlington Junior School and Coombe Boys' School rank in London?
Burlington Junior School is 617th of 1,720 and Coombe Boys' School is 197th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).