Essex Primary School vs Redbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
807 students
Redbridge Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
808 students
| Measure | Essex Primary School London, London | Redbridge Primary School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 1,720 | #802 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3931 of 15,697 | #4805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 807 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.essex.newham.sch.uk/ | redbridgeprimary.redbridge.sch.uk/redbridge/primary/redbridge |
The verdict
- •Essex Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 65.3).
- •Essex Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 72%).
- •Essex Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Redbridge Primary School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 807.
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 Essex Primary School better than Redbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Essex Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 65.3 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 Essex Primary School and Redbridge Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between London and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essex Primary School: 807. Redbridge Primary School: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essex Primary School and Redbridge Primary School rank in London?
Essex Primary School is 662nd of 1,720 and Redbridge Primary School is 802nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).