City of London Primary Academy, Islington vs Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 246 m 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
270 students
| Measure | City of London Primary Academy, Islington London, London | Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 1,720 | #1572 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2245 of 15,697 | #12756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 348 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | 10% |
| 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.colpai.org.uk | www.priorweston.islington.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 27.3).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 43%).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington does better on ks2: higher standard (40% vs 10%).
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is the larger school with 348 students compared with 270.
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a academy school while Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington better than Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks higher (79.3 vs 27.3 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 Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre?
About 246 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 348. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Primary Academy, Islington and Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre rank in London?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 380th of 1,720 and Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is 1572nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).