Perry Hall Primary School vs Poverest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Perry Hall Primary School Orpington, London | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 1,720 | #902 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #275 of 15,697 | #5523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 432 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 18% |
| 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.perryhall.bromley.sch.uk | www.poverestprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Perry Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 61.6).
- •Perry Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 66%).
- •Perry Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 18%).
- •Poverest Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 432.
- •Perry Hall Primary School is a academy school while Poverest 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 Perry Hall Primary School better than Poverest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Perry Hall Primary School ranks higher (95.6 vs 61.6 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 Perry Hall Primary School and Poverest Primary School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perry Hall Primary School: 432. Poverest Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perry Hall Primary School and Poverest Primary School rank in London?
Perry Hall Primary School is 38th of 1,720 and Poverest Primary School is 902nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).