Nelmes Primary School vs Poverest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelmes Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Nelmes Primary School Hornchurch, London | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 1,720 | #902 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,697 | #5523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 18% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.nelmes-havering.org.uk/ | www.poverestprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Nelmes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 61.6).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 66%).
- •Nelmes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 18%).
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 Nelmes Primary School better than Poverest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelmes Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 61.6 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 Nelmes Primary School and Poverest Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelmes Primary School: 433. Poverest Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelmes Primary School and Poverest Primary School rank in London?
Nelmes Primary School is 29th of 1,720 and Poverest Primary School is 902nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).