Park Academy vs Rutlish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Rutlish School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,471 students
| Measure | Park Academy London, London | Rutlish School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,720 | #124 of 640 |
| National rank | #1500 of 15,697 | #588 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 160 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | park-academy.org/ | www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 80.6).
- •Rutlish School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 160.
- •Park Academy is a academy school while Rutlish School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Park Academy is co-educational and Rutlish School is boys.
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 Rutlish School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy ranks higher (84.5 vs 80.6 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 Rutlish School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Academy: 160. Rutlish School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Academy and Rutlish School rank in London?
Park Academy is 241st of 1,720 and Rutlish School is 124th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).