Nightingale Primary School vs Wanstead Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 973 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nightingale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
685 students
Wanstead Church School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Nightingale Primary School London, London | Wanstead Church School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #123 of 1,720 | #59 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #829 of 15,697 | #391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 685 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 685 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 17% |
| 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.nightingale.redbridge.sch.uk | www.wansteadchurchsch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wanstead Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 89.8).
- •Wanstead Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 79%).
- •Nightingale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 17%).
- •Nightingale Primary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 197.
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 Nightingale Primary School better than Wanstead Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Wanstead Church School ranks higher (94.1 vs 89.8 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 Nightingale Primary School and Wanstead Church School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nightingale Primary School: 685. Wanstead Church School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nightingale Primary School and Wanstead Church School rank in London?
Nightingale Primary School is 123rd of 1,720 and Wanstead Church School is 59th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).