Dawlish Primary School vs Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 133 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawlish Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
158 students
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
86 students
| Measure | Dawlish Primary School London, London | Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1184 of 1,720 | #60 of 640 |
| National rank | #7963 of 15,697 | #284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 158 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dawlishprimary.co.uk/ | www.lanternofknowledge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 50.1).
- •Dawlish Primary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 86.
- •Dawlish Primary School is a local authority school while Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dawlish Primary School is co-educational and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is boys.
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 Dawlish Primary School better than Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 50.1 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 Dawlish Primary School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
About 133 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawlish Primary School: 158. Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawlish Primary School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School rank in London?
Dawlish Primary School is 1184th of 1,720 and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is 60th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).