Selwyn Primary School vs Thorpe Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 962 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
Thorpe Hall Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
| Measure | Selwyn Primary School London, London | Thorpe Hall Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,720 | #686 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #769 of 15,697 | #4039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 721 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | 9% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.selwynprimarywaltham.co.uk | www.thorpehallprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 69.3).
- •Selwyn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 80%).
- •Selwyn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 9%).
- •Selwyn Primary School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 358.
- •Selwyn Primary School is a academy school while Thorpe Hall 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 Selwyn Primary School better than Thorpe Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 69.3 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 Thorpe Hall Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selwyn Primary School: 721. Thorpe Hall Primary School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selwyn Primary School and Thorpe Hall Primary School rank in London?
Selwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,720 and Thorpe Hall Primary School is 686th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).