Central Park Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 622 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
| Measure | Central Park Primary School London, London | St Edward's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,720 | #675 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3328 of 15,697 | #3992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 879 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 80% |
| 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.st-edwards.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Central Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 69.6).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% 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 431.
- •Central Park Primary School is a local authority school while St Edward's Catholic 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Central Park Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 69.6 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Park Primary School: 879. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Park Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Central Park Primary School is 565th of 1,720 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 675th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).