Hollydale Primary School vs John Donne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 852 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollydale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
John Donne Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Hollydale Primary School London, London | John Donne Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1448 of 1,720 | #1324 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10788 of 15,697 | #9496 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 50.3% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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.hollydale.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.jdacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Donne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 37.1).
- •John Donne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •John Donne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •John Donne Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 155.
- •Hollydale Primary School is a local authority school while John Donne Primary School 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 Hollydale Primary School better than John Donne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Donne Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 37.1 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 Hollydale Primary School and John Donne Primary School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollydale Primary School: 155. John Donne Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollydale Primary School and John Donne Primary School rank in London?
Hollydale Primary School is 1448th of 1,720 and John Donne Primary School is 1324th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).