Downsell Primary School vs Mayville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 696 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
Mayville Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Downsell Primary School London, London | Mayville Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1031 of 1,720 | #1005 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6576 of 15,697 | #6334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 58.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 8% |
| 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.downsellprimary.org/ | www.mayville.waltham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mayville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 56.5).
- •Mayville Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 66%).
- •Downsell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Downsell Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 274.
- •Downsell Primary School is a local authority school while Mayville Academy 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 Downsell Primary School better than Mayville Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mayville Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 56.5 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 Downsell Primary School and Mayville Academy?
About 696 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsell Primary School: 426. Mayville Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsell Primary School and Mayville Academy rank in London?
Downsell Primary School is 1031st of 1,720 and Mayville Academy is 1005th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).