Selwyn Primary School vs Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 4.2 km 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
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
| Measure | Selwyn Primary School London, London | Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,720 | #351 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #769 of 15,697 | #2109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 721 | 720 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 720 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | 26% |
| 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.woodpeckerhallacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 80.4).
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 87%).
- •Selwyn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 26%).
- •Selwyn Primary School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 720.
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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Selwyn Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 80.4 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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selwyn Primary School: 721. Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy: 720. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selwyn Primary School and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy rank in London?
Selwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,720 and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is 351st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).