Lathom Junior School vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 807 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lathom Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
Nelson Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
| Measure | Lathom Junior School London, London | Nelson Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,720 | #931 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5092 of 15,697 | #5769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 489 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 489 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 45.8% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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.lathom.newham.sch.uk | www.nelson.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lathom Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 60.4).
- •Lathom Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Nelson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Nelson Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 489.
- •Lathom Junior School is a local authority school while Nelson Primary School is a academy 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 Lathom Junior School better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lathom Junior School ranks higher (63.7 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 Lathom Junior School and Nelson Primary School?
About 807 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lathom Junior School: 489. Nelson Primary School: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lathom Junior School and Nelson Primary School rank in London?
Lathom Junior School is 843rd of 1,720 and Nelson Primary School is 931st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).