Livingstone Primary and Nursery School vs Lyonsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
Lyonsdown School
New Barnet · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Barnet, London | Lyonsdown School New Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #774 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #4585 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 258 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Barnet | New Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | livingstoneprimaryschool.org | www.lyonsdownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 139.
- •Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Lyonsdown School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is co-educational and Lyonsdown School 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 Livingstone Primary and Nursery School better than Lyonsdown 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 Livingstone Primary and Nursery School and Lyonsdown School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnet and New Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School: 258. Lyonsdown School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Livingstone Primary and Nursery School and Lyonsdown School rank in London?
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is 774th of 1,720 and Lyonsdown School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).