Lister Community School vs Selwyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 469 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lister Community School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,470 students
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Lister Community School London, London | Selwyn Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 640 | #704 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2737 of 4,090 | #4160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,470 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,470 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | lister.ncltrust.net/ | selwyn.ncltrust.net |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 34.2).
- •Lister Community School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 448.
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 Lister Community School better than Selwyn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 34.2 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 Lister Community School and Selwyn Primary School?
About 469 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lister Community School: 1,470. Selwyn Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lister Community School and Selwyn Primary School rank in London?
Lister Community School is 475th of 640 and Selwyn Primary School is 704th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).