Bursted Wood Primary School vs Pelham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 982 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
Pelham Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
| Measure | Bursted Wood Primary School Bexleyheath, London | Pelham Primary School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,720 | #1013 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,697 | #6408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 621 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk/ | www.pelhamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bursted Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 57.3).
- •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 10%).
- •Bursted Wood Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 394.
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 Pelham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bursted Wood Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 57.3 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 Pelham Primary School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursted Wood Primary School: 621. Pelham Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursted Wood Primary School and Pelham Primary School rank in London?
Bursted Wood Primary School is 297th of 1,720 and Pelham Primary School is 1013th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).