Downsview Primary and Nursery School vs Kensington Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 861 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
620 students
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
| Measure | Downsview Primary and Nursery School London, London | Kensington Avenue Primary School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #709 of 1,720 | #1255 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4193 of 15,697 | #8695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 620 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 620 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.kensingtonavenueprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 46.9).
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 459.
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Kensington Avenue 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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School better than Kensington Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downsview Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.4 vs 46.9 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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School and Kensington Avenue Primary School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between London and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School: 620. Kensington Avenue Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsview Primary and Nursery School and Kensington Avenue Primary School rank in London?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is 709th of 1,720 and Kensington Avenue Primary School is 1255th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).