Riversdale Primary School vs Southfields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 204 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riversdale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Southfields Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | Riversdale Primary School London, London | Southfields Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1331 of 1,720 | #381 of 640 |
| National rank | #9561 of 15,697 | #1977 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 324 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.riversdaleschool.org.uk | www.southfieldsacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Southfields Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 42.8).
- •Southfields Academy is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 324.
- •Riversdale Primary School is a local authority school while Southfields 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 Riversdale Primary School better than Southfields Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southfields Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 42.8 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 Riversdale Primary School and Southfields Academy?
About 204 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riversdale Primary School: 324. Southfields Academy: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riversdale Primary School and Southfields Academy rank in London?
Riversdale Primary School is 1331st of 1,720 and Southfields Academy is 381st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).