Southwood Primary School vs The Sydney Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 337 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
593 students
The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,568 students
| Measure | Southwood Primary School Dagenham, London | The Sydney Russell School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1457 of 1,720 | #194 of 640 |
| National rank | #10992 of 15,697 | #914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 593 | 2,568 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 2,568 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.3 |
| town | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.southwoodprimary.co.uk/ | sydneyrussellschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Sydney Russell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 36.3).
- •The Sydney Russell School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 56%).
- •The Sydney Russell School is the larger school with 2,568 students compared with 593.
- •Southwood Primary School is a local authority school while The Sydney Russell School 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 Southwood Primary School better than The Sydney Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sydney Russell School ranks higher (72.5 vs 36.3 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 Southwood Primary School and The Sydney Russell School?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southwood Primary School: 593. The Sydney Russell School: 2,568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southwood Primary School and The Sydney Russell School rank in London?
Southwood Primary School is 1457th of 1,720 and The Sydney Russell School is 194th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).