Ellingham Primary School vs Lovelace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 880 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellingham Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
Lovelace Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
| Measure | Ellingham Primary School Chessington, London | Lovelace Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1038 of 1,720 | #1266 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6597 of 15,697 | #8818 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 276 | 530 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 530 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Chessington | Chessington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ellingham.school | www.lovelace.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 46.3).
- •Ellingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 55%).
- •Lovelace Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Lovelace Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 276.
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 Ellingham Primary School better than Lovelace Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellingham Primary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 46.3 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 Ellingham Primary School and Lovelace Primary School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellingham Primary School: 276. Lovelace Primary School: 530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellingham Primary School and Lovelace Primary School rank in London?
Ellingham Primary School is 1038th of 1,720 and Lovelace Primary School is 1266th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).