Furzedown Primary School vs Links Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 312 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furzedown Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Links Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
| Measure | Furzedown Primary School London, London | Links Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #788 of 1,720 | #1625 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4737 of 15,697 | #13410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 55.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| 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.furzedownschool.co.uk | www.links.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Furzedown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 23.8).
- •Furzedown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •Furzedown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Furzedown Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 290.
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 Furzedown Primary School better than Links Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Furzedown Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 23.8 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 Furzedown Primary School and Links Primary School?
About 312 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furzedown Primary School: 400. Links Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furzedown Primary School and Links Primary School rank in London?
Furzedown Primary School is 788th of 1,720 and Links Primary School is 1625th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).