Area dashboard · London
Best primary schools in London
Use MySchoolHub to compare primary schools in London with KS2 results, Ofsted and map filters.
Turn this into your shortlist
Add a postcode and the table below reorders by distance.
Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across London
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of London secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
London schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Academy converter · Outstanding | 85.6 | +1.22 | 100% | |
| 2 | Newstead Wood School Academy converter · Outstanding | 82.8 | +1.05 | 100% | |
| 3 | Nonsuch High School for Girls Academy converter · Good | 80.5 | +1.02 | 98% | |
| 4 | Michaela Community School Free schools | 77.6 | +2.56 | 99% | |
| 5 | Ilford County High School Community school · Good | 75.7 | +0.87 | 99% | |
| 6 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Academy converter | 75.6 | +0.82 | 99% | |
| 7 | Bexley Grammar School Academy converter · Outstanding | 74.7 | +0.49 | 100% | |
| 8 | Beths Grammar School Academy converter · Good | 71.6 | +0.53 | 100% | |
| 9 | Northwood College for Girls GDST Other independent school | 69.9 | — | 96% | |
| 10 | Ark Greenwich Free School Free schools · Outstanding | 68.2 | +1.43 | 96% |
How to read this page
This guide helps parents narrow primary school options in London using current performance and inspection context.
Use filters and shortlist tools to compare likely options before visiting schools or checking admissions details directly.
Primary school comparison workflow
Search schools in London, filter to primary phase, and rank by KS2 expected and higher-standard attainment where available.
Then compare shortlisted schools on class profile, outcomes and inspection context so decisions are based on more than one metric.
How to use KS2 data sensibly
KS2 attainment gives a useful snapshot, but should be read alongside Ofsted and school context to avoid over-weighting one indicator.
MySchoolHub also helps identify nearby alternatives in map view when you need practical location flexibility.
Top primary schools in London by SATs results
- 1Good Shepherd RC Primary SchoolHammersmith and Fulham100% expected standard
- 2Hadley Wood Primary SchoolEnfield100% expected standard
- 3Hampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolWestminster100% expected standard
- 4John Betts Primary SchoolHammersmith and Fulham100% expected standard
- 5Simon Marks Jewish Primary SchoolHackney100% expected standard
- 6Southfield Primary SchoolEaling100% expected standard
- 7St Clement Danes CofE Primary SchoolWestminster100% expected standard
- 8St Luke's Church of England SchoolCamden100% expected standard
- 9Trinity Primary AcademyHaringey98% expected standard
- 10Courtland SchoolBarnet97% expected standard
- 11Deer Park SchoolRichmond upon Thames97% expected standard
- 12Harris Primary Academy Beckenham GreenBromley97% expected standard
- 13Iqra Primary SchoolLambeth97% expected standard
- 14St Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolNewham97% expected standard
- 15St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolLambeth97% expected standard
- 16Yardley Primary SchoolWaltham Forest97% expected standard
- 17Ark Franklin Primary AcademyBrent96% expected standard
- 18Barnes Primary SchoolRichmond upon Thames96% expected standard
- 19Menorah Foundation SchoolBarnet96% expected standard
- 20Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary SchoolWandsworth96% expected standard
Share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2), latest DfE results.
Now apply it to your own list
Add a postcode and we rank the schools you could reach, weighting progress as heavily as you like.
Common questions
How can I compare primary schools in London?
Filter to primary schools in London, review KS2 and Ofsted context, then compare a shortlist side by side.
Is KS2 attainment enough on its own?
No. Use KS2 alongside inspection outcomes, local context and practical factors such as distance and admissions policies.