Kensington Wade vs Melcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Wade
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
128 students
Melcombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Kensington Wade London, London | Melcombe Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1069 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #6887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 125 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.kensingtonwade.com | www.melcombe.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Wade is the larger school with 128 students compared with 125.
- •Kensington Wade is a independent school while Melcombe Primary 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 Wade better than Melcombe Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kensington Wade and Melcombe Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Wade: 128. Melcombe Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Wade and Melcombe Primary School rank in London?
Kensington Wade is unranked and Melcombe Primary School is 1069th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).