Melcombe Primary School vs The Fulham Prep School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melcombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
The Fulham Prep School Ltd
London · Independent all-through · Ages 1–14
280 students
| Measure | Melcombe Primary School London, London | The Fulham Prep School Ltd London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1069 of 1,720 | #422 of 640 |
| National rank | #6887 of 15,697 | #2316 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 1–14 |
| Students | 125 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 125 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 38.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.melcombe.lbhf.sch.uk | www.fulhamprep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melcombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 43.2).
- •The Fulham Prep School Ltd is the larger school with 280 students compared with 125.
- •Melcombe Primary School is a local authority school while The Fulham Prep School Ltd is a independent 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 Melcombe Primary School better than The Fulham Prep School Ltd?
On the Success Index (England), Melcombe Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 43.2 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 Melcombe Primary School and The Fulham Prep School Ltd?
About 789 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melcombe Primary School: 125. The Fulham Prep School Ltd: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melcombe Primary School and The Fulham Prep School Ltd rank in London?
Melcombe Primary School is 1069th of 1,720 and The Fulham Prep School Ltd is 422nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).