Elmstead Wood Primary School vs Montbelle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmstead Wood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Montbelle Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Elmstead Wood Primary School London, London | Montbelle Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1310 of 1,720 | #1060 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9314 of 15,697 | #6842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 280 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 77.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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.elmsteadwoodprimary.co.uk | www.montbelle.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Montbelle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 43.8).
- •Elmstead Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •Montbelle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Montbelle Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 280.
- •Elmstead Wood Primary School is a academy school while Montbelle Primary 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 Elmstead Wood Primary School better than Montbelle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Montbelle Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 43.8 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 Elmstead Wood Primary School and Montbelle Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmstead Wood Primary School: 280. Montbelle Primary School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmstead Wood Primary School and Montbelle Primary School rank in London?
Elmstead Wood Primary School is 1310th of 1,720 and Montbelle Primary School is 1060th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).