Elm Wood School vs St Luke's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 798 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Elm Wood School London, London | St Luke's Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1419 of 1,720 | #949 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10507 of 15,697 | #5866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 364 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 56.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 17% |
| 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 | elmwoodprimary.co.uk | www.st-lukes-primary.lambeth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 38.3).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •Elm Wood School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 201.
- •Elm Wood School is a local authority school while St Luke's Church of England 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 Elm Wood School better than St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.9 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 St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Wood School: 364. St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Wood School and St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Elm Wood School is 1419th of 1,720 and St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 949th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).