Gearies Primary School vs Parkhill Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gearies Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
884 students
Parkhill Infants' School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
381 students
| Measure | Gearies Primary School Ilford, London | Parkhill Infants' School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #218 of 1,720 | #573 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1371 of 15,697 | #3365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 884 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| 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 | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.geariesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.parkhillinfants.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gearies Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 72.9).
- •Gearies Primary School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 381.
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 Gearies Primary School better than Parkhill Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Gearies Primary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 72.9 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 Gearies Primary School and Parkhill Infants' School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gearies Primary School: 884. Parkhill Infants' School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gearies Primary School and Parkhill Infants' School rank in London?
Gearies Primary School is 218th of 1,720 and Parkhill Infants' School is 573rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).