Scargill Infant School vs Whybridge Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 539 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scargill Infant School
Rainham. Essex · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
224 students
Whybridge Infant School
Rainham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
269 students
| Measure | Scargill Infant School Rainham. Essex, London | Whybridge Infant School Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 1,720 | #990 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7298 of 15,697 | #6219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 224 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Rainham. Essex | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.scargillinf.org.uk/ | www.whybridge.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whybridge Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 53.2).
- •Whybridge Infant School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 224.
- •Scargill Infant School is a academy school while Whybridge Infant 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 Scargill Infant School better than Whybridge Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Whybridge Infant School ranks higher (58.3 vs 53.2 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 Scargill Infant School and Whybridge Infant School?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Rainham. Essex and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scargill Infant School: 224. Whybridge Infant School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scargill Infant School and Whybridge Infant School rank in London?
Scargill Infant School is 1106th of 1,720 and Whybridge Infant School is 990th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).