Drew Primary School vs Kingsford Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
Kingsford Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,437 students
| Measure | Drew Primary School London, London | Kingsford Community School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1238 of 1,720 | #366 of 640 |
| National rank | #8424 of 15,697 | #1903 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 403 | 1,437 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,437 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.drew.newham.sch.uk/ | www.kingsfordschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsford Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 48.0).
- •Kingsford Community School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 403.
- •Drew Primary School is a academy school while Kingsford Community 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 Drew Primary School better than Kingsford Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsford Community School ranks higher (51.5 vs 48.0 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 Drew Primary School and Kingsford Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drew Primary School: 403. Kingsford Community School: 1,437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drew Primary School and Kingsford Community School rank in London?
Drew Primary School is 1238th of 1,720 and Kingsford Community School is 366th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).