Central Park Primary School vs Parklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 11 km 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
Parklands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
881 students
| Measure | Central Park Primary School London, London | Parklands Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,720 | #841 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3328 of 15,697 | #5078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 879 | 881 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 881 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 8% |
| 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 | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.centralpark.newham.sch.uk | www.parklands.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Central Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 63.8).
- •Central Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 72%).
- •Central Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
- •Parklands Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 879.
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 Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Central Park Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 63.8 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 Parklands Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between London and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Park Primary School: 879. Parklands Primary School: 881. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Park Primary School and Parklands Primary School rank in London?
Central Park Primary School is 565th of 1,720 and Parklands Primary School is 841st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).