Langdon Academy vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 515 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langdon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,026 students
Nelson Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
| Measure | Langdon Academy London, London | Nelson Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 640 | #931 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #671 of 4,090 | #5769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,026 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,026 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 56.7% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.langdonacademy.org | www.nelson.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Langdon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 60.4).
- •Langdon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 72%).
- •Langdon Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 13%).
- •Langdon Academy is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 665.
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 Langdon Academy better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langdon Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 60.4 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 Langdon Academy and Nelson Primary School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langdon Academy: 2,026. Nelson Primary School: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langdon Academy and Nelson Primary School rank in London?
Langdon Academy is 142nd of 640 and Nelson Primary School is 931st of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).