Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery vs The Royal Liberty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 722 m 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
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Romford, London | The Royal Liberty School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #153 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #709 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 163 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 749 |
| Free school meals | – | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/ | www.royalliberty.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Royal Liberty School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 163.
- •Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent school while The Royal Liberty School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is co-educational and The Royal Liberty School is boys.
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 The Royal Liberty School?
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 The Royal Liberty School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery: 163. The Royal Liberty School: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and The Royal Liberty School rank in London?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and The Royal Liberty School is 153rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).