David Livingstone Academy vs Downsview Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 707 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Livingstone Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
620 students
| Measure | David Livingstone Academy Thornton Heath, London | Downsview Primary and Nursery School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #516 of 1,720 | #709 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2984 of 15,697 | #4193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 620 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.davidlivingstone-academy.org/ | www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •David Livingstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 68.4).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 81%).
- •David Livingstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 198.
- •David Livingstone Academy is a academy school while Downsview Primary and Nursery 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 David Livingstone Academy better than Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), David Livingstone Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 68.4 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 David Livingstone Academy and Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
David Livingstone Academy: 198. Downsview Primary and Nursery School: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do David Livingstone Academy and Downsview Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
David Livingstone Academy is 516th of 1,720 and Downsview Primary and Nursery School is 709th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).