Furze Infant School vs St Edward's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 992 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furze Infant School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
452 students
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
918 students
| Measure | Furze Infant School Romford, London | St Edward's Church of England Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 1,720 | #427 of 640 |
| National rank | #4155 of 15,697 | #2353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 452 | 918 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 918 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.6 |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | furzeinfants.schooljotter2.com | www.steds.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Furze Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 42.0).
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 918 students compared with 452.
- •Furze Infant School is a local authority school while St Edward's Church of England Academy 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 Furze Infant School better than St Edward's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Furze Infant School ranks higher (68.6 vs 42.0 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 Furze Infant School and St Edward's Church of England Academy?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furze Infant School: 452. St Edward's Church of England Academy: 918. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furze Infant School and St Edward's Church of England Academy rank in London?
Furze Infant School is 701st of 1,720 and St Edward's Church of England Academy is 427th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).