Bursted Wood Primary School vs Northumberland Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
621 students
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Bursted Wood Primary School Bexleyheath, London | Northumberland Heath Primary School Erith, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,720 | #1239 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,697 | #8430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 621 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 11% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Erith |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk/ | www.northumberlandheathprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bursted Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 48.0).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 66%).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 11%).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 442.
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 Bursted Wood Primary School better than Northumberland Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bursted Wood Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 48.0 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 Bursted Wood Primary School and Northumberland Heath Primary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Erith in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursted Wood Primary School: 621. Northumberland Heath Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursted Wood Primary School and Northumberland Heath Primary School rank in London?
Bursted Wood Primary School is 297th of 1,720 and Northumberland Heath Primary School is 1239th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).