Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School vs Knollmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Knollmead Primary School
Surbiton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Surbiton, London | Knollmead Primary School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 1,720 | #1346 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4207 of 15,697 | #9694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 655 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 16% |
| 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 | Surbiton | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.grandavenue.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.knollmeadprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 42.1).
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 52%).
- •Knollmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 9%).
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 248.
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Knollmead 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 Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School better than Knollmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.3 vs 42.1 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 Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and Knollmead Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Surbiton and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School: 655. Knollmead Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and Knollmead Primary School rank in London?
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is 711th of 1,720 and Knollmead Primary School is 1346th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).