Grafton Primary School vs Southwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 911 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
Southwood Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
593 students
| Measure | Grafton Primary School Dagenham, London | Southwood Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1498 of 1,720 | #1457 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11440 of 15,697 | #10992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 892 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.graftonprimary.co.uk/ | www.southwoodprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 33.9).
- •Southwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Grafton Primary School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 593.
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 Grafton Primary School better than Southwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwood Primary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 33.9 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 Grafton Primary School and Southwood Primary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grafton Primary School: 892. Southwood Primary School: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grafton Primary School and Southwood Primary School rank in London?
Grafton Primary School is 1498th of 1,720 and Southwood Primary School is 1457th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).