Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School vs Sylvia Young Theatre School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 131 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Seymour Place · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
185 students
| Measure | Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School London, London | Sylvia Young Theatre School Seymour Place, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 1,720 | #621 of 640 |
| National rank | #525 of 15,697 | #3956 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 225 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Seymour Place |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hampdengurneyschool.co.uk | www.syts.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 10.1).
- •Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 185.
- •Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Sylvia Young Theatre School is a independent 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 Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School better than Sylvia Young Theatre School?
On the Success Index (England), Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 10.1 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 Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School and Sylvia Young Theatre School?
About 131 m in a straight line, between London and Seymour Place in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School: 225. Sylvia Young Theatre School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School and Sylvia Young Theatre School rank in London?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is 81st of 1,720 and Sylvia Young Theatre School is 621st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).