Kensington Primary School vs Plashet, City of London Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 552 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
Plashet, City of London Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
| Measure | Kensington Primary School London, London | Plashet, City of London Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,720 | #631 of 640 |
| National rank | #9074 of 15,697 | #4041 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 628 | 1,469 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 1,469 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | plashet.cola.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 5.1).
- •Plashet, City of London Academy is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 628.
- •Kensington Primary School is co-educational and Plashet, City of London Academy is girls.
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 Plashet, City of London Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 5.1 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 Kensington Primary School and Plashet, City of London Academy?
About 552 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Primary School: 628. Plashet, City of London Academy: 1,469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Primary School and Plashet, City of London Academy rank in London?
Kensington Primary School is 1290th of 1,720 and Plashet, City of London Academy is 631st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).