Central Foundation Girls' School vs Wellington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 353 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Foundation Girls' School
London Β· Local authority secondary Β· Ages 11β19
1,526 students
Wellington Primary School
London Β· Local authority primary Β· Ages 3β11
396 students
| Measure | Central Foundation Girls' School London, London | Wellington Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 640 | #1229 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1439 of 4,090 | #8330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11β19 | Ages 3β11 |
| Students | 1,526 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,526 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | β | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | β | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | β | β |
| KS2 writing progress | β | β |
| KS2 maths progress | β | β |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | β |
| Progress 8 | β | β |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | β |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.7% | β |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | β |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | β |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cfgs.co.uk/ | www.wellington.towerhamlets.sch.uk |
The verdict
- β’Central Foundation Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 48.5).
- β’Central Foundation Girls' School is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 396.
- β’Central Foundation Girls' School is girls and Wellington Primary School is co-educational.
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 Central Foundation Girls' School better than Wellington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Central Foundation Girls' School ranks higher (60.8 vs 48.5 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 Central Foundation Girls' School and Wellington Primary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Foundation Girls' School: 1,526. Wellington Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Foundation Girls' School and Wellington Primary School rank in London?
Central Foundation Girls' School is 296th of 640 and Wellington Primary School is 1229th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).