De Lucy Primary School vs Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Lucy Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Thamesmead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,120 students
| Measure | De Lucy Primary School London, London | Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Thamesmead, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #888 of 1,720 | #378 of 640 |
| National rank | #5447 of 15,697 | #1960 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 251 | 1,120 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 1,120 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 56.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Thamesmead |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.delucyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •De Lucy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 50.1).
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 251.
- •De Lucy Primary School is a local authority school while Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •De Lucy Primary School is co-educational and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is girls.
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 De Lucy Primary School better than Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), De Lucy Primary School ranks higher (61.9 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 De Lucy Primary School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
About 824 m in a straight line, between London and Thamesmead in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lucy Primary School: 251. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls: 1,120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lucy Primary School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls rank in London?
De Lucy Primary School is 888th of 1,720 and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is 378th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).