Princess May Primary School vs Shacklewell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 338 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princess May Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
Shacklewell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
| Measure | Princess May Primary School London, London | Shacklewell Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,720 | #818 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7167 of 15,697 | #4893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 198 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| 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.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.shacklewell.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shacklewell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 53.7).
- •Shacklewell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Shacklewell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Shacklewell Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 198.
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 Princess May Primary School better than Shacklewell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shacklewell Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 53.7 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 Princess May Primary School and Shacklewell Primary School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Princess May Primary School: 198. Shacklewell Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Princess May Primary School and Shacklewell Primary School rank in London?
Princess May Primary School is 1094th of 1,720 and Shacklewell Primary School is 818th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).