Lady Bankes Primary School vs Newnham Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Bankes Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
653 students
Newnham Junior School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Lady Bankes Primary School Ruislip, London | Newnham Junior School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #801 of 1,720 | #171 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4802 of 15,697 | #1110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 653 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Ruislip | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ladybankes.school | www.newnham-jun.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newnham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 65.3).
- •Newnham Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 75%).
- •Newnham Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Lady Bankes Primary School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 350.
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 Lady Bankes Primary School better than Newnham Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Junior School ranks higher (87.5 vs 65.3 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 Lady Bankes Primary School and Newnham Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ruislip and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Bankes Primary School: 653. Newnham Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Bankes Primary School and Newnham Junior School rank in London?
Lady Bankes Primary School is 801st of 1,720 and Newnham Junior School is 171st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).