Gayhurst Community School vs Mossbourne Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayhurst Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
524 students
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Gayhurst Community School London, London | Mossbourne Parkside Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,720 | #874 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1327 of 15,697 | #5329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 524 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 524 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 59.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 7% |
| 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.gayhurst.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.mossbourne.org/mpa-home |
The verdict
- •Gayhurst Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 62.5).
- •Gayhurst Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 86%).
- •Gayhurst Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 7%).
- •Gayhurst Community School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 327.
- •Gayhurst Community School is a local authority school while Mossbourne Parkside 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 Gayhurst Community School better than Mossbourne Parkside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gayhurst Community School ranks higher (85.7 vs 62.5 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 Gayhurst Community School and Mossbourne Parkside Academy?
About 712 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayhurst Community School: 524. Mossbourne Parkside Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayhurst Community School and Mossbourne Parkside Academy rank in London?
Gayhurst Community School is 209th of 1,720 and Mossbourne Parkside Academy is 874th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).