Best Primary Schools in London
2,571 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In London, 2,575 primary schools account for 31.3% of the total schools, educating 838,937 pupils across the capital.
- London's primary schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 93.9% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 469 Outstanding and 1,406 Good out of 1,996 inspected.
- Primary schools in London have 68.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to the national average of 61.0%, showcasing their academic performance.
- London primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.08, 23.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and £9,293 spending per pupil, highlighting their resource allocation.
Abingdon House School
London, NW1 6LG
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils107
P/T Ratio–
ACS Hillingdon International School
Uxbridge, UB10 0BE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils494
P/T Ratio–
Alleyn's School
London, SE22 8SU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,453
P/T Ratio–
Alpha Preparatory School
Harrow, HA1 1SH
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils110
P/T Ratio–
Annemount School
London, N2 0QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils63
P/T Ratio–
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Apex Secondary School for Boys
Ilford, IG1 4UA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils39
P/T Ratio–
AS
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Ilford, IG1 4UA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils33
P/T Ratio–
Arnold House School
London, NW8 0LH
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils359
P/T Ratio–
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
London, W4 1LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils265
P/T Ratio–
Avenue House School
London, W13 8LS
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils58
P/T Ratio–
Babington House School
Chislehurst, BR7 5ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils466
P/T Ratio–
Bancroft's Preparatory School
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils271
P/T Ratio–
Bancroft's School
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils866
P/T Ratio–
Bassett House School
W10 6JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils112
P/T Ratio–
BP
Bickley Park School
BR1 2DS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils309
P/T Ratio–
BH
Blackheath High School GDST
SE3 7AG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils704
P/T Ratio–
BP
Blackheath Prep
London, SE3 0NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils390
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2,613 primary schools in London, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | London | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,293 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.