Lessness Heath Primary School vs Northwood Primary 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.
Lessness Heath Primary School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
638 students
Northwood Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Lessness Heath Primary School Belvedere, London | Northwood Primary School Erith, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 1,720 | #1584 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7119 of 15,697 | #12837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 638 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 638 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | Belvedere | Erith |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lessnessheath-bexley.co.uk/ | www.northwood.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lessness Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 26.9).
- •Lessness Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Lessness Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Lessness Heath Primary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 144.
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 Lessness Heath Primary School better than Northwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lessness Heath Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 26.9 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 Lessness Heath Primary School and Northwood Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belvedere and Erith in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lessness Heath Primary School: 638. Northwood Primary School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lessness Heath Primary School and Northwood Primary School rank in London?
Lessness Heath Primary School is 1093rd of 1,720 and Northwood Primary School is 1584th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).