Gravel Hill Primary School vs Mayplace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gravel Hill Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Mayplace Primary School
Barnehurst · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
623 students
| Measure | Gravel Hill Primary School Bexleyheath, London | Mayplace Primary School Barnehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1283 of 1,720 | #815 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9019 of 15,697 | #4889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 434 | 623 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 623 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Barnehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gravelhillschool.co.uk | www.mayplace.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mayplace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 45.2).
- •Mayplace Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Mayplace Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Mayplace Primary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 434.
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 Gravel Hill Primary School better than Mayplace Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayplace Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 45.2 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 Gravel Hill Primary School and Mayplace Primary School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gravel Hill Primary School: 434. Mayplace Primary School: 623. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gravel Hill Primary School and Mayplace Primary School rank in London?
Gravel Hill Primary School is 1283rd of 1,720 and Mayplace Primary School is 815th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).