South Park Primary School vs The Palmer Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 740 m 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
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students
| Measure | South Park Primary School Ilford, London | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 1,720 | #347 of 640 |
| National rank | #7300 of 15,697 | #1767 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 592 | 1,132 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 1,132 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.spps.org.uk/ | www.tpc.academy |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.2 vs 54.1).
- •The Palmer Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 592.
- •South Park Primary School is a local authority school while The Palmer Catholic 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 The Palmer Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Park Primary School and The Palmer Catholic Academy?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Park Primary School: 592. The Palmer Catholic Academy: 1,132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Park Primary School and The Palmer Catholic Academy rank in London?
South Park Primary School is 1107th of 1,720 and The Palmer Catholic Academy is 347th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).