Colindale Primary School vs North London Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 451 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colindale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
703 students
North London Grammar School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
226 students
| Measure | Colindale Primary School London, London | North London Grammar School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1262 of 1,720 | #74 of 640 |
| National rank | #8770 of 15,697 | #337 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 703 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 703 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 111.6% | 55.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.colindale.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.northlondongrammar.com |
The verdict
- •North London Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 46.5).
- •Colindale Primary School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 226.
- •Colindale Primary School is a local authority school while North London Grammar School is a independent 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 Colindale Primary School better than North London Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), North London Grammar School ranks higher (87.7 vs 46.5 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 Colindale Primary School and North London Grammar School?
About 451 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colindale Primary School: 703. North London Grammar School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colindale Primary School and North London Grammar School rank in London?
Colindale Primary School is 1262nd of 1,720 and North London Grammar School is 74th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).