Gordon Primary School vs SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 190 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
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
| Measure | Gordon Primary School Ilford, London | SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,720 | #477 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #840 of 15,697 | #2781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 398 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | 18% |
| 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 | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gordonpri.uk | www.sspeterandpauls.redbridge.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gordon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 76.2).
- •Gordon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 80%).
- •Gordon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 18%).
- •Gordon Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 338.
- •Gordon Primary School is a local authority school while SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary 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 SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gordon Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 76.2 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 Gordon Primary School and SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordon Primary School: 398. SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordon Primary School and SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Gordon Primary School is 127th of 1,720 and SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is 477th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).