Herbert Morrison Primary School vs Platanos College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Morrison Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Platanos College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
870 students
| Measure | Herbert Morrison Primary School London, London | Platanos College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 1,720 | #550 of 640 |
| National rank | #3175 of 15,697 | #3375 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 208 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 12.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.platanoscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Herbert Morrison Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 22.2).
- •Platanos College is the larger school with 870 students compared with 208.
- •Herbert Morrison Primary School is a local authority school while Platanos College 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 Herbert Morrison Primary School better than Platanos College?
On the Success Index (England), Herbert Morrison Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 22.2 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 Herbert Morrison Primary School and Platanos College?
About 670 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herbert Morrison Primary School: 208. Platanos College: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herbert Morrison Primary School and Platanos College rank in London?
Herbert Morrison Primary School is 547th of 1,720 and Platanos College is 550th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).