Laycock Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 480 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laycock Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
St Mary Magdalene Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,561 students
| Measure | Laycock Primary School London, London | St Mary Magdalene Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,720 | #123 of 640 |
| National rank | #10641 of 15,697 | #576 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 217 | 1,561 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 1,561 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.laycock.islington.sch.uk/ | www.smmacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 37.8).
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 64%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Academy is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 217.
- •Laycock Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary Magdalene Academy 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 Laycock Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalene Academy ranks higher (81.1 vs 37.8 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 Laycock Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Academy?
About 480 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laycock Primary School: 217. St Mary Magdalene Academy: 1,561. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laycock Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Academy rank in London?
Laycock Primary School is 1430th of 1,720 and St Mary Magdalene Academy is 123rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).