Colegrave Primary School vs Downsell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colegrave Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
519 students
Downsell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
| Measure | Colegrave Primary School London, London | Downsell Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 1,720 | #1031 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3760 of 15,697 | #6576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 519 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 519 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 15% |
| 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.colegrave.newham.sch.uk/ | www.downsellprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Colegrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 56.5).
- •Colegrave Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 66%).
- •Downsell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Colegrave Primary School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 426.
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 Colegrave Primary School better than Downsell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colegrave Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 56.5 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 Colegrave Primary School and Downsell Primary School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colegrave Primary School: 519. Downsell Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colegrave Primary School and Downsell Primary School rank in London?
Colegrave Primary School is 639th of 1,720 and Downsell Primary School is 1031st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).