Little Ilford School vs Sir John Heron Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Ilford School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,781 students
Sir John Heron Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Little Ilford School London, London | Sir John Heron Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #384 of 640 | #838 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1989 of 4,090 | #5041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,781 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,781 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk/ | www.sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Heron Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 49.5).
- •Little Ilford School is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 453.
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 Little Ilford School better than Sir John Heron Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Heron Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 49.5 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 Little Ilford School and Sir John Heron Primary School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Ilford School: 1,781. Sir John Heron Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Ilford School and Sir John Heron Primary School rank in London?
Little Ilford School is 384th of 640 and Sir John Heron Primary School is 838th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).