Fossdene Primary School vs Halstow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossdene Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Halstow Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
| Measure | Fossdene Primary School London, London | Halstow Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,720 | #355 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3197 of 15,697 | #2134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 28% |
| 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.fossdene.greenwich.sch.uk | www.halstow.compassps.uk |
The verdict
- •Halstow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 73.8).
- •Fossdene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 75%).
- •Halstow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 20%).
- •Halstow Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 206.
- •Fossdene Primary School is a local authority school while Halstow 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 Fossdene Primary School better than Halstow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halstow Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 73.8 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 Fossdene Primary School and Halstow Primary School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fossdene Primary School: 206. Halstow Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fossdene Primary School and Halstow Primary School rank in London?
Fossdene Primary School is 549th of 1,720 and Halstow Primary School is 355th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).