Downshall Primary School vs Seven Kings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 757 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
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students
| Measure | Downshall Primary School Ilford, London | Seven Kings School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,720 | #84 of 640 |
| National rank | #3643 of 15,697 | #406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 501 | 2,189 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 2,189 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.8 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downshallprimary.co.uk/ | www.sevenkings.school |
The verdict
- •Seven Kings School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 71.4).
- •Seven Kings School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 76%).
- •Seven Kings School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 16%).
- •Seven Kings School is the larger school with 2,189 students compared with 501.
- •Downshall Primary School is a academy school while Seven Kings 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 Seven Kings School?
On the Success Index (England), Seven Kings School ranks higher (85.8 vs 71.4 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 Downshall Primary School and Seven Kings School?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downshall Primary School: 501. Seven Kings School: 2,189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downshall Primary School and Seven Kings School rank in London?
Downshall Primary School is 619th of 1,720 and Seven Kings School is 84th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).