Dersingham Primary School vs Sheringham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 353 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
Sheringham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
585 students
| Measure | Dersingham Primary School London, London | Sheringham Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #803 of 1,720 | #1384 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4810 of 15,697 | #10106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 591 | 585 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 585 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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.sheringhamprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Dersingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 40.2).
- •Dersingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 63%).
- •Dersingham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Dersingham Primary School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 585.
- •Dersingham Primary School is a local authority school while Sheringham Primary School is a academy 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 Dersingham Primary School better than Sheringham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dersingham Primary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 40.2 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 Sheringham Primary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dersingham Primary School: 591. Sheringham Primary School: 585. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dersingham Primary School and Sheringham Primary School rank in London?
Dersingham Primary School is 803rd of 1,720 and Sheringham Primary School is 1384th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).