Lime Academy Larkswood vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Academy Larkswood
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
510 students
Parkside Primary School
Chingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
672 students
| Measure | Lime Academy Larkswood London, London | Parkside Primary School Chingford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #904 of 1,720 | #908 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5541 of 15,697 | #5594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 510 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 510 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Chingford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.limeacademylarkswood.org | www.parksideprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.5 vs 61.3).
- •Lime Academy Larkswood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 72%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Parkside Primary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 510.
- •Lime Academy Larkswood is a academy school while Parkside Primary School is a local authority 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 Lime Academy Larkswood better than Parkside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lime Academy Larkswood and Parkside Primary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between London and Chingford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Academy Larkswood: 510. Parkside Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Academy Larkswood and Parkside Primary School rank in London?
Lime Academy Larkswood is 904th of 1,720 and Parkside Primary School is 908th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).