Princess May Primary School vs The Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 422 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
The Excelsior Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
| Measure | Princess May Primary School London, London | The Excelsior Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,720 | #429 of 640 |
| National rank | #7167 of 15,697 | #2376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 198 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.excelsiorcst.org |
The verdict
- •Princess May Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 41.6).
- •The Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 198.
- •Princess May Primary School is a local authority school while The Excelsior Academy 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 Princess May Primary School better than The Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Princess May Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 41.6 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 Princess May Primary School and The Excelsior Academy?
About 422 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Princess May Primary School: 198. The Excelsior Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Princess May Primary School and The Excelsior Academy rank in London?
Princess May Primary School is 1094th of 1,720 and The Excelsior Academy is 429th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).