Hermitage Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 638 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
Riverside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Hermitage Primary School London, London | Riverside Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,720 | #766 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4386 of 15,697 | #4540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hermitage.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | www.riverside.southwark.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (67.4 vs 66.7).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 76%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Hermitage Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 219.
- •Hermitage Primary School is a academy school while Riverside Primary School is a local authority 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 Hermitage Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hermitage Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hermitage Primary School: 269. Riverside Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hermitage Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in London?
Hermitage Primary School is 737th of 1,720 and Riverside Primary School is 766th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).