Elm Wood School vs Kingsdale Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 484 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Wood School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Kingsdale Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,550 students
| Measure | Elm Wood School London, London | Kingsdale Foundation School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1419 of 1,720 | #86 of 640 |
| National rank | #10507 of 15,697 | #422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 364 | 2,550 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 2,550 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | elmwoodprimary.co.uk | www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsdale Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 38.3).
- •Kingsdale Foundation School is the larger school with 2,550 students compared with 364.
- •Elm Wood School is a local authority school while Kingsdale Foundation 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 Elm Wood School better than Kingsdale Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsdale Foundation School ranks higher (85.5 vs 38.3 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 Elm Wood School and Kingsdale Foundation School?
About 484 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Wood School: 364. Kingsdale Foundation School: 2,550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Wood School and Kingsdale Foundation School rank in London?
Elm Wood School is 1419th of 1,720 and Kingsdale Foundation School is 86th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).