Cooper's Lane Primary School vs Eltham College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper's Lane Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
646 students
Eltham College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,094 students
| Measure | Cooper's Lane Primary School London, London | Eltham College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1223 of 1,720 | #556 of 640 |
| National rank | #8280 of 15,697 | #3413 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 646 | 1,094 |
| Pupils on roll | 646 | 1,094 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.eltham-college.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cooper's Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 21.6).
- •Eltham College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 646.
- •Cooper's Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Eltham College 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 Cooper's Lane Primary School better than Eltham College?
On the Success Index (England), Cooper's Lane Primary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 21.6 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 Cooper's Lane Primary School and Eltham College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cooper's Lane Primary School: 646. Eltham College: 1,094. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cooper's Lane Primary School and Eltham College rank in London?
Cooper's Lane Primary School is 1223rd of 1,720 and Eltham College is 556th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).