Downshall Primary School vs Windrush Charlton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 9.5 km 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
Windrush Charlton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
500 students
| Measure | Downshall Primary School Ilford, London | Windrush Charlton Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,720 | #1201 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3643 of 15,697 | #8074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 501 | 500 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 500 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 50.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 13% |
| 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 | Ilford | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downshallprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Downshall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 49.7).
- •Downshall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •Downshall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Downshall Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 500.
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 Windrush Charlton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downshall Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 49.7 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 Windrush Charlton Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Ilford and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downshall Primary School: 501. Windrush Charlton Primary School: 500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downshall Primary School and Windrush Charlton Primary School rank in London?
Downshall Primary School is 619th of 1,720 and Windrush Charlton Primary School is 1201st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).