Malmesbury Primary School vs Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malmesbury Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
660 students
| Measure | Malmesbury Primary School London, London | Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1321 of 1,720 | #1152 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9478 of 15,697 | #7642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 660 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 660 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 16% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.malmesbury.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ | www.oldfordacademy.paradigmtrust.org |
The verdict
- •Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 43.1).
- •Malmesbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 6%).
- •Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is the larger school with 660 students compared with 453.
- •Malmesbury Primary School is a local authority school while Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Malmesbury Primary School better than Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy ranks higher (51.6 vs 43.1 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 Malmesbury Primary School and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
About 627 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malmesbury Primary School: 453. Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy: 660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malmesbury Primary School and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy rank in London?
Malmesbury Primary School is 1321st of 1,720 and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is 1152nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).