Linton Mead Primary School vs Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 604 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linton Mead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Thamesmead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,120 students
| Measure | Linton Mead Primary School London, London | Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Thamesmead, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 1,720 | #378 of 640 |
| National rank | #9192 of 15,697 | #1960 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 282 | 1,120 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 1,120 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Thamesmead |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lintonmead.org.uk | www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 44.4).
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 282.
- •Linton Mead Primary School is a local authority school while Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Linton Mead Primary School is co-educational and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is girls.
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 Linton Mead Primary School better than Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls ranks higher (50.1 vs 44.4 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 Linton Mead Primary School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
About 604 m in a straight line, between London and Thamesmead in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linton Mead Primary School: 282. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls: 1,120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linton Mead Primary School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls rank in London?
Linton Mead Primary School is 1301st of 1,720 and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is 378th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).