Dulwich Wood Primary School vs Paxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Paxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Dulwich Wood Primary School London, London | Paxton Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 1,720 | #977 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6227 of 15,697 | #6076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dulwichwood.com/ | www.paxtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.2 vs 58.9).
- •Dulwich Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Paxton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Dulwich Wood Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 386.
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 Dulwich Wood Primary School better than Paxton Primary 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 Dulwich Wood Primary School and Paxton Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich Wood Primary School: 417. Paxton Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich Wood Primary School and Paxton Primary School rank in London?
Dulwich Wood Primary School is 992nd of 1,720 and Paxton Primary School is 977th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).