Plaistow Primary School vs Southern Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 124 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
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
605 students
| Measure | Plaistow Primary School London, London | Southern Road Primary School Plaistow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,720 | #753 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6782 of 15,697 | #4463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 359 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Plaistow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.plaistow.newham.sch.uk/ | www.southernroad.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Southern Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 55.6).
- •Southern Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 69%).
- •Southern Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Southern Road Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 359.
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 Southern Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southern Road Primary School ranks higher (67.1 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 Southern Road Primary School?
About 124 m in a straight line, between London and Plaistow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plaistow Primary School: 359. Southern Road Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plaistow Primary School and Southern Road Primary School rank in London?
Plaistow Primary School is 1055th of 1,720 and Southern Road Primary School is 753rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).