Portway Primary School vs West Ham Church Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 598 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portway Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 1–11
513 students
West Ham Church Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
| Measure | Portway Primary School London, London | West Ham Church Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #685 of 1,720 | #1537 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4034 of 15,697 | #12069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 513 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 513 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 72.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | portway.ncltrust.net | www.westham.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 30.8).
- •Portway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 42%).
- •Portway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Portway Primary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 273.
- •Portway Primary School is a academy school while West Ham Church 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 Portway Primary School better than West Ham Church Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portway Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 30.8 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 Portway Primary School and West Ham Church Primary School?
About 598 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portway Primary School: 513. West Ham Church Primary School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portway Primary School and West Ham Church Primary School rank in London?
Portway Primary School is 685th of 1,720 and West Ham Church Primary School is 1537th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).