John Ball Primary School vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ball Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
672 students
Parkside Primary School
Chingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
672 students
| Measure | John Ball Primary School London, London | Parkside Primary School Chingford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,720 | #908 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5195 of 15,697 | #5594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 672 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 672 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Chingford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk | www.parksideprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •John Ball Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 61.3).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 71%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 John Ball Primary School better than Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Ball Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 61.3 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 John Ball Primary School and Parkside Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between London and Chingford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Ball Primary School: 672. Parkside Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ball Primary School and Parkside Primary School rank in London?
John Ball Primary School is 856th of 1,720 and Parkside Primary School is 908th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).