Nelson Primary School vs Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 376 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
740 students
| Measure | Nelson Primary School London, London | Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #931 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #5769 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 665 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | – | 50.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.nelson.newham.sch.uk/ | sixthform.london |
The verdict
- •Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy is the larger school with 740 students compared with 665.
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 Nelson Primary School better than Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nelson Primary School and Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy?
About 376 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Primary School: 665. Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Primary School and Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy rank in London?
Nelson Primary School is 931st of 1,720 and Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).