Selwyn Primary School vs South Chingford Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 405 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
721 students
South Chingford Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
547 students
| Measure | Selwyn Primary School London, London | South Chingford Foundation School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,720 | #601 of 640 |
| National rank | #769 of 15,697 | #3685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 721 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.selwynprimarywaltham.co.uk | www.southchingfordfoundationfs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 17.9).
- •Selwyn Primary School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 547.
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 Selwyn Primary School better than South Chingford Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 17.9 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 Selwyn Primary School and South Chingford Foundation School?
About 405 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selwyn Primary School: 721. South Chingford Foundation School: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selwyn Primary School and South Chingford Foundation School rank in London?
Selwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,720 and South Chingford Foundation School is 601st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).