Buttercup Primary School vs Wapping High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 104 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttercup Primary School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
Wapping High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
248 students
| Measure | Buttercup Primary School London, London | Wapping High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #375 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1949 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 130 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 248 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buttercupprimary.co.uk | www.wappinghigh.org |
The verdict
- •Wapping High School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 130.
- •Buttercup Primary School is a independent school while Wapping High School is a academy 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 Buttercup Primary School better than Wapping High 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 Buttercup Primary School and Wapping High School?
About 104 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buttercup Primary School: 130. Wapping High School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buttercup Primary School and Wapping High School rank in London?
Buttercup Primary School is unranked and Wapping High School is 375th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).