Gillespie Primary School vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Parkwood Primary School
LONDON · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
| Measure | Gillespie Primary School London, London | Parkwood Primary School LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 1,720 | #1445 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #775 of 15,697 | #10777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 227 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 9% |
| 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.gillespie.islington.sch.uk | www.parkwood.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gillespie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 37.2).
- •Gillespie Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 59%).
- •Gillespie Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 9%).
- •Gillespie Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 190.
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 Gillespie Primary School better than Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gillespie Primary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 37.2 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 Gillespie Primary School and Parkwood Primary School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between London and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillespie Primary School: 227. Parkwood Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillespie Primary School and Parkwood Primary School rank in London?
Gillespie Primary School is 111th of 1,720 and Parkwood Primary School is 1445th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).