Merton Abbey Primary School vs Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 600 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Abbey Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Park Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Merton Abbey Primary School London, London | Park Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1520 of 1,720 | #241 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11722 of 15,697 | #1500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 44% |
| 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.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk/ | park-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 32.6).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 67%).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 0%).
- •Merton Abbey Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 160.
- •Merton Abbey Primary School is a local authority school while Park 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 Merton Abbey Primary School better than Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy ranks higher (84.5 vs 32.6 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 Merton Abbey Primary School and Park Academy?
About 600 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Abbey Primary School: 204. Park Academy: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Abbey Primary School and Park Academy rank in London?
Merton Abbey Primary School is 1520th of 1,720 and Park Academy is 241st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).