Chingford Foundation School vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chingford Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,363 students
Parkside Primary School
Chingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
672 students
| Measure | Chingford Foundation School London, London | Parkside Primary School Chingford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 640 | #908 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1620 of 4,090 | #5594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,363 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,363 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | London | Chingford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chingfordfoundation.org | www.parksideprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 57.1).
- •Chingford Foundation School is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 672.
- •Chingford Foundation School is a academy school while Parkside Primary School is a local authority 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 Chingford Foundation School better than Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 57.1 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 Chingford Foundation School and Parkside Primary School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between London and Chingford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chingford Foundation School: 1,363. Parkside Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chingford Foundation School and Parkside Primary School rank in London?
Chingford Foundation School is 322nd of 640 and Parkside Primary School is 908th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).