Gordon Primary School vs Loxford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 801 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
Loxford School
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,799 students
| Measure | Gordon Primary School Ilford, London | Loxford School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,720 | #118 of 640 |
| National rank | #840 of 15,697 | #560 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 398 | 2,799 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 2,799 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gordonpri.uk | www.loxford.net |
The verdict
- •Gordon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 81.4).
- •Gordon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 86%).
- •Gordon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 27%).
- •Loxford School is the larger school with 2,799 students compared with 398.
- •Gordon Primary School is a local authority school while Loxford School 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 Gordon Primary School better than Loxford School?
On the Success Index (England), Gordon Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 81.4 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 Gordon Primary School and Loxford School?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordon Primary School: 398. Loxford School: 2,799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordon Primary School and Loxford School rank in London?
Gordon Primary School is 127th of 1,720 and Loxford School is 118th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).