South Park Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | South Park Primary School Ilford, London | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 1,720 | #1527 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7300 of 15,697 | #11894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.spps.org.uk/ | www.staidansacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •South Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 31.7).
- •South Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •South Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •South Park Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 213.
- •South Park Primary School is a local authority school while St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy 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 South Park Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), South Park Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 31.7 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 South Park Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Park Primary School: 592. St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Park Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy rank in London?
South Park Primary School is 1107th of 1,720 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is 1527th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).