Ray Lodge Primary School vs Wells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ray Lodge Primary School
Woodford Green · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
674 students
Wells Primary School
Woodford Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
| Measure | Ray Lodge Primary School Woodford Green, London | Wells Primary School Woodford Green, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #748 of 1,720 | #45 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4442 of 15,697 | #306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 674 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 33% |
| 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 | Woodford Green | Woodford Green |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.raylodgeprimary.co.uk/ | www.wellsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.2 vs 67.2).
- •Wells Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 73%).
- •Wells Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 13%).
- •Ray Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 341.
- •Ray Lodge Primary School is a academy school while Wells 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 Ray Lodge Primary School better than Wells Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wells Primary School ranks higher (95.2 vs 67.2 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 Ray Lodge Primary School and Wells Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woodford Green and Woodford Green in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ray Lodge Primary School: 674. Wells Primary School: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ray Lodge Primary School and Wells Primary School rank in London?
Ray Lodge Primary School is 748th of 1,720 and Wells Primary School is 45th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).