Gainsborough Primary School vs Mossbourne Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 254 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
308 students
Mossbourne Riverside Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
602 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Primary School London, London | Mossbourne Riverside Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1644 of 1,720 | #151 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13838 of 15,697 | #1002 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 308 | 602 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 602 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 33% |
| 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.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk | www.mra.mossbourne.org |
The verdict
- •Mossbourne Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 20.9).
- •Mossbourne Riverside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 57%).
- •Mossbourne Riverside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Mossbourne Riverside Academy is the larger school with 602 students compared with 308.
- •Gainsborough Primary School is a local authority school while Mossbourne Riverside 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 Gainsborough Primary School better than Mossbourne Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mossbourne Riverside Academy ranks higher (88.3 vs 20.9 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 Gainsborough Primary School and Mossbourne Riverside Academy?
About 254 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainsborough Primary School: 308. Mossbourne Riverside Academy: 602. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainsborough Primary School and Mossbourne Riverside Academy rank in London?
Gainsborough Primary School is 1644th of 1,720 and Mossbourne Riverside Academy is 151st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).