Curwen Primary School vs Southern Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 652 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curwen Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
810 students
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
605 students
| Measure | Curwen Primary School London, London | Southern Road Primary School Plaistow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,720 | #753 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2908 of 15,697 | #4463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 810 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 11% |
| 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 | Plaistow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.curwen.newham.sch.uk | www.southernroad.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Curwen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 67.1).
- •Curwen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •Curwen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 11%).
- •Curwen Primary School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 605.
- •Curwen Primary School is a academy school while Southern Road Primary 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 Curwen Primary School better than Southern Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Curwen Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 67.1 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 Curwen Primary School and Southern Road Primary School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between London and Plaistow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Curwen Primary School: 810. Southern Road Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Curwen Primary School and Southern Road Primary School rank in London?
Curwen Primary School is 500th of 1,720 and Southern Road Primary School is 753rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).