Merton Park Primary School vs Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 599 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Park Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Merton Park Primary School London, London | Park Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,720 | #241 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #273 of 15,697 | #1500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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.merton-park.org.uk/ | park-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Merton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 84.5).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 93%).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 33%).
- •Merton Park Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 160.
- •Merton Park 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 Park Primary School better than Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Merton Park Primary School ranks higher (95.6 vs 84.5 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 Park Primary School and Park Academy?
About 599 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Park Primary School: 230. Park Academy: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Park Primary School and Park Academy rank in London?
Merton Park Primary School is 37th of 1,720 and Park Academy is 241st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).