Columbia Primary School vs Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
258 students
| Measure | Columbia Primary School London, London | Elizabeth Selby Infants' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,720 | #1662 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2232 of 15,697 | #14131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 416 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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.columbiaprimaryschool.org | www.elizabethselby.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Columbia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 19.0).
- •Columbia Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 258.
- •Columbia Primary School is a academy school while Elizabeth Selby Infants' 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 Columbia Primary School better than Elizabeth Selby Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Columbia Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 19.0 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 Columbia Primary School and Elizabeth Selby Infants' School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Columbia Primary School: 416. Elizabeth Selby Infants' School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Columbia Primary School and Elizabeth Selby Infants' School rank in London?
Columbia Primary School is 375th of 1,720 and Elizabeth Selby Infants' School is 1662nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).