Lovelace Primary School vs Southborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovelace Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
Southborough High School
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
| Measure | Lovelace Primary School Chessington, London | Southborough High School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1266 of 1,720 | #325 of 640 |
| National rank | #8818 of 15,697 | #1639 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 530 | 935 |
| Pupils on roll | 530 | 935 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Chessington | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lovelace.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 46.3).
- •Southborough High School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 530.
- •Lovelace Primary School is a local authority school while Southborough High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lovelace Primary School is co-educational and Southborough High School is boys.
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 Lovelace Primary School better than Southborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough High School ranks higher (56.7 vs 46.3 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 Lovelace Primary School and Southborough High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lovelace Primary School: 530. Southborough High School: 935. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lovelace Primary School and Southborough High School rank in London?
Lovelace Primary School is 1266th of 1,720 and Southborough High School is 325th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).