Cranbrook Primary School vs William Bellamy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
786 students
William Bellamy Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
795 students
| Measure | Cranbrook Primary School Ilford, London | William Bellamy Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1130 of 1,720 | #1506 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7490 of 15,697 | #11512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 786 | 795 |
| Pupils on roll | 786 | 795 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 1% |
| 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 | Ilford | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cranbrookprimary.redbridge.sch.uk/ | www.williambellamy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 33.7).
- •Cranbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •Cranbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •William Bellamy Primary School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 786.
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 Cranbrook Primary School better than William Bellamy Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbrook Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 33.7 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 Cranbrook Primary School and William Bellamy Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbrook Primary School: 786. William Bellamy Primary School: 795. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbrook Primary School and William Bellamy Primary School rank in London?
Cranbrook Primary School is 1130th of 1,720 and William Bellamy Primary School is 1506th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).