Dersingham Primary School vs Essex Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dersingham Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
Essex Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
807 students
| Measure | Dersingham Primary School London, London | Essex Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #803 of 1,720 | #662 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4810 of 15,697 | #3931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 591 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dersingham.newham.sch.uk | www.essex.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Essex Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 65.2).
- •Essex Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 80%).
- •Essex Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Essex Primary School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 591.
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 Dersingham Primary School better than Essex Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Essex Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 65.2 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 Dersingham Primary School and Essex Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dersingham Primary School: 591. Essex Primary School: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dersingham Primary School and Essex Primary School rank in London?
Dersingham Primary School is 803rd of 1,720 and Essex Primary School is 662nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).