City of London Primary Academy, Islington vs Drapers' Maylands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
Drapers' Maylands Primary School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
| Measure | City of London Primary Academy, Islington London, London | Drapers' Maylands Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 1,720 | #1017 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2245 of 15,697 | #6437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | 3% |
| 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.colpai.org.uk | www.drapersmaylands.com |
The verdict
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 57.1).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 77%).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington does better on ks2: higher standard (40% vs 3%).
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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington better than Drapers' Maylands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks higher (79.3 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington and Drapers' Maylands Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between London and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 348. Drapers' Maylands Primary School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Primary Academy, Islington and Drapers' Maylands Primary School rank in London?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 380th of 1,720 and Drapers' Maylands Primary School is 1017th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).