Downshall Primary School vs Oaks Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downshall Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
501 students
Oaks Park High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,783 students
| Measure | Downshall Primary School Ilford, London | Oaks Park High School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,720 | #198 of 640 |
| National rank | #3643 of 15,697 | #927 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 501 | 1,783 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 1,783 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downshallprimary.co.uk/ | oakspark.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (71.4 vs 72.2).
- •Oaks Park High School is the larger school with 1,783 students compared with 501.
- •Downshall Primary School is a academy school while Oaks Park High School is a local authority 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 Downshall Primary School better than Oaks Park High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downshall Primary School and Oaks Park High School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downshall Primary School: 501. Oaks Park High School: 1,783. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downshall Primary School and Oaks Park High School rank in London?
Downshall Primary School is 619th of 1,720 and Oaks Park High School is 198th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).