Kensington Primary School vs Lathom Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
628 students
Lathom Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
| Measure | Kensington Primary School London, London | Lathom Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,720 | #843 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9074 of 15,697 | #5092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 628 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 489 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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.kensington.newham.sch.uk | www.lathom.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lathom Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 45.0).
- •Lathom Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Kensington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 489.
- •Kensington Primary School is a academy school while Lathom Junior 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 Kensington Primary School better than Lathom Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lathom Junior School ranks higher (63.7 vs 45.0 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 Kensington Primary School and Lathom Junior School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Primary School: 628. Lathom Junior School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Primary School and Lathom Junior School rank in London?
Kensington Primary School is 1290th of 1,720 and Lathom Junior School is 843rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).