Gray's Farm Primary Academy vs Hope Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
Hope Community School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
| Measure | Gray's Farm Primary Academy Orpington, London | Hope Community School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,720 | #1710 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5357 of 15,697 | #15215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Orpington | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.graysfarm-tkat.org/ | www.hopecommunityschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 10.4).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 43%).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy is the larger school with 420 students compared with 112.
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 Gray's Farm Primary Academy better than Hope Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Gray's Farm Primary Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 10.4 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 Gray's Farm Primary Academy and Hope Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy: 420. Hope Community School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gray's Farm Primary Academy and Hope Community School rank in London?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy is 881st of 1,720 and Hope Community School is 1710th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).