Park Academy vs Poplar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 782 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Poplar Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
| Measure | Park Academy London, London | Poplar Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,720 | #743 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1500 of 15,697 | #4420 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 160 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 44% | 14% |
| 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 | park-academy.org/ | www.poplar.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 67.3).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 70%).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 14%).
- •Poplar Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 160.
- •Park Academy is a academy school while Poplar Primary School is a local authority 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 Park Academy better than Poplar Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy ranks higher (84.5 vs 67.3 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 Park Academy and Poplar Primary School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Academy: 160. Poplar Primary School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Academy and Poplar Primary School rank in London?
Park Academy is 241st of 1,720 and Poplar Primary School is 743rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).