Northside Primary School vs Wren Academy Finchley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 862 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
Wren Academy Finchley
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,623 students
| Measure | Northside Primary School London, London | Wren Academy Finchley London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 1,720 | #78 of 640 |
| National rank | #7450 of 15,697 | #370 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 254 | 1,623 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 1,623 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fsfed.org/ | www.wrenacademyfinchley.org |
The verdict
- •Wren Academy Finchley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 52.5).
- •Wren Academy Finchley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 57%).
- •Wren Academy Finchley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Wren Academy Finchley is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 254.
- •Northside Primary School is a local authority school while Wren Academy Finchley 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 Northside Primary School better than Wren Academy Finchley?
On the Success Index (England), Wren Academy Finchley ranks higher (86.8 vs 52.5 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 Northside Primary School and Wren Academy Finchley?
About 862 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northside Primary School: 254. Wren Academy Finchley: 1,623. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northside Primary School and Wren Academy Finchley rank in London?
Northside Primary School is 1126th of 1,720 and Wren Academy Finchley is 78th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).