Plaistow Primary School vs Selwyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 599 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plaistow Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Plaistow Primary School London, London | Selwyn Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,720 | #704 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6782 of 15,697 | #4160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 19% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.plaistow.newham.sch.uk/ | selwyn.ncltrust.net |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 55.6).
- •Selwyn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 69%).
- •Selwyn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •Selwyn Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 359.
- •Plaistow Primary School is a local authority school while Selwyn 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 Plaistow Primary School better than Selwyn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 55.6 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 Plaistow Primary School and Selwyn Primary School?
About 599 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plaistow Primary School: 359. Selwyn Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plaistow Primary School and Selwyn Primary School rank in London?
Plaistow Primary School is 1055th of 1,720 and Selwyn Primary School is 704th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).