Knollmead Primary School vs Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollmead Primary School
Surbiton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
| Measure | Knollmead Primary School Surbiton, London | Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1346 of 1,720 | #697 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9694 of 15,697 | #4133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 9% |
| 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 | Surbiton | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.knollmeadprimary.co.uk | www.maldenmanor.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 42.1).
- •Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 52%).
- •Knollmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 9%).
- •Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 248.
- •Knollmead Primary School is a academy school while Malden Manor Primary and Nursery 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 Knollmead Primary School better than Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.7 vs 42.1 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 Knollmead Primary School and Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Surbiton and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knollmead Primary School: 248. Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knollmead Primary School and Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
Knollmead Primary School is 1346th of 1,720 and Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School is 697th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).