Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery vs Marshalls Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
Marshalls Park Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,174 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Romford, London | Marshalls Park Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #450 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #2505 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 163 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/ | marshallspark.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marshalls Park Academy is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 163.
- •Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent school while Marshalls Park 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 Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery better than Marshalls Park Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and Marshalls Park Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery: 163. Marshalls Park Academy: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and Marshalls Park Academy rank in London?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and Marshalls Park Academy is 450th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).