John Wood School & Nursery vs Norwood Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wood School & Nursery
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
Norwood Green Junior School
Southall · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
310 students
| Measure | John Wood School & Nursery Croydon, London | Norwood Green Junior School Southall, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 1,720 | #1053 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13293 of 15,697 | #6761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | Croydon | Southall |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnwoodschool.com | www.ngjs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Norwood Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 24.4).
- •Norwood Green Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Norwood Green Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
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 Wood School & Nursery better than Norwood Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Norwood Green Junior School ranks higher (55.7 vs 24.4 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 Wood School & Nursery and Norwood Green Junior School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Southall in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Wood School & Nursery: 310. Norwood Green Junior School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Wood School & Nursery and Norwood Green Junior School rank in London?
John Wood School & Nursery is 1611th of 1,720 and Norwood Green Junior School is 1053rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).