Handsworth Primary School vs Woodford County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handsworth Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Woodford County High School
Woodford Green · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
| Measure | Handsworth Primary School London, London | Woodford County High School Woodford Green, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #741 of 1,720 | #28 of 640 |
| National rank | #4414 of 15,697 | #128 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 418 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 80.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.8 |
| town | London | Woodford Green |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.handsworthprimary.org.uk/ | www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodford County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 67.3).
- •Woodford County High School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 418.
- •Handsworth Primary School is co-educational and Woodford County High School is girls.
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 Handsworth Primary School better than Woodford County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodford County High School ranks higher (94.5 vs 67.3 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 Handsworth Primary School and Woodford County High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and Woodford Green in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handsworth Primary School: 418. Woodford County High School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handsworth Primary School and Woodford County High School rank in London?
Handsworth Primary School is 741st of 1,720 and Woodford County High School is 28th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).