Parkway Primary School vs Willow Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 794 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Willow Bank Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Parkway Primary School Erith, London | Willow Bank Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1693 of 1,720 | #1470 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #14893 of 15,697 | #11122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 247 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 43.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 24% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Erith | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.parkway.bexley.sch.uk | www.willowbankprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 13.3).
- •Willow Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 24%).
- •Willow Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Parkway Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 182.
- •Parkway Primary School is a local authority school while Willow Bank Primary 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 Parkway Primary School better than Willow Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Bank Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 13.3 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 Parkway Primary School and Willow Bank Primary School?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Erith and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkway Primary School: 247. Willow Bank Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkway Primary School and Willow Bank Primary School rank in London?
Parkway Primary School is 1693rd of 1,720 and Willow Bank Primary School is 1470th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).