Nelson Primary School vs Vicarage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 630 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
Vicarage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
870 students
| Measure | Nelson Primary School London, London | Vicarage Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #931 of 1,720 | #394 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5769 of 15,697 | #2327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 665 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 25% |
| 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.nelson.newham.sch.uk/ | www.vicarage.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Vicarage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 60.4).
- •Vicarage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 72%).
- •Vicarage Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 13%).
- •Vicarage Primary School is the larger school with 870 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 Vicarage Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Vicarage Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 60.4 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 Nelson Primary School and Vicarage Primary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Primary School: 665. Vicarage Primary School: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Primary School and Vicarage Primary School rank in London?
Nelson Primary School is 931st of 1,720 and Vicarage Primary School is 394th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).