Parklands Primary School vs Rise Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
881 students
Rise Park Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Parklands Primary School Romford, London | Rise Park Junior School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #841 of 1,720 | #1615 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5078 of 15,697 | #13319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 881 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.parklands.havering.sch.uk/ | www.riseparkacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 24.3).
- •Parklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 40%).
- •Parklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Parklands Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 350.
- •Parklands Primary School is a local authority school while Rise Park Junior School 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 Parklands Primary School better than Rise Park Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 24.3 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 Parklands Primary School and Rise Park Junior School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklands Primary School: 881. Rise Park Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Primary School and Rise Park Junior School rank in London?
Parklands Primary School is 841st of 1,720 and Rise Park Junior School is 1615th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).