Gidea Park Primary School vs Marshalls Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 974 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
Marshalls Park Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,174 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Primary School Romford, London | Marshalls Park Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 1,720 | #450 of 640 |
| National rank | #1826 of 15,697 | #2505 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 459 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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.gideapkprimary.org.uk | marshallspark.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gidea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 39.0).
- •Marshalls Park Academy is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 459.
- •Gidea Park Primary School is a local authority 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gidea Park Primary School better than Marshalls Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gidea Park Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 39.0 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 Gidea Park Primary School and Marshalls Park Academy?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Primary School: 459. Marshalls Park Academy: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Primary School and Marshalls Park Academy rank in London?
Gidea Park Primary School is 302nd of 1,720 and Marshalls Park Academy is 450th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).