Central Park Primary School vs New City Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
879 students
New City Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
572 students
| Measure | Central Park Primary School London, London | New City Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,720 | #540 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3328 of 15,697 | #3125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 879 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.centralpark.newham.sch.uk | www.newcity.theboleyntrust.org |
The verdict
- •New City Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 73.1).
- •New City Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 76%).
- •Central Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •Central Park Primary School is the larger school with 879 students compared with 572.
- •Central Park Primary School is a local authority school while New City Primary 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 Central Park Primary School better than New City Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New City Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 73.1 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 Park Primary School and New City Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Park Primary School: 879. New City Primary School: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Park Primary School and New City Primary School rank in London?
Central Park Primary School is 565th of 1,720 and New City Primary School is 540th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).