Parklands Primary School vs St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 689 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
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
675 students
| Measure | Parklands Primary School Romford, London | St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #841 of 1,720 | #1167 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5078 of 15,697 | #7805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 881 | 675 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 675 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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.stedwardsva.net/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 50.8).
- •Parklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Parklands Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 675.
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 St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 50.8 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 Parklands Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklands Primary School: 881. St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 675. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in London?
Parklands Primary School is 841st of 1,720 and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1167th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).