Skinners' Academy vs Woodberry Down Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 142 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skinners' Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
939 students
Woodberry Down Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
661 students
| Measure | Skinners' Academy London, London | Woodberry Down Community Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 640 | #903 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2384 of 4,090 | #5536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 939 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 939 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 64.1% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.skinnersacademy.org.uk | www.woodberrydown.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodberry Down Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 41.4).
- •Skinners' Academy is the larger school with 939 students compared with 661.
- •Skinners' Academy is a academy school while Woodberry Down Community 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 Skinners' Academy better than Woodberry Down Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodberry Down Community Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 41.4 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 Skinners' Academy and Woodberry Down Community Primary School?
About 142 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skinners' Academy: 939. Woodberry Down Community Primary School: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skinners' Academy and Woodberry Down Community Primary School rank in London?
Skinners' Academy is 431st of 640 and Woodberry Down Community Primary School is 903rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).