Harold Wood Primary School
#1191 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#8011 of 15,697 nationally
About Harold Wood Primary School
Harold Wood Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Havering local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 641 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1191st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 641; capacity filled 98%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Harold Wood Primary School ranks 32nd of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)52%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harold Wood Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 641
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 52%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Harold Wood Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Redden Court School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students · 294 m away
The Campion School
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,235 students · 454 m away
Nelmes Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students · 701 m away
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
360 students · 1.1 km away
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
269 students · 1.1 km away
Harold Court Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.5 km away
Edullect Academy Independent School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
41 students · 1.7 km away
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students · 1.8 km away
Emerson Park Academy
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,020 students · 1.8 km away
St Mary's Hare Park School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Marner Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
641 students
Norbury School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
641 students
Grange Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
641 students
Bonner Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
640 students
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
West Lodge Primary School
Pinner · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
642 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harold Wood Primary School a good school?
Harold Wood Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 49.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1191 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harold Wood Primary School rank in London?
Harold Wood Primary School ranks #1191 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #8011 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harold Wood Primary School?
Harold Wood Primary School had 641 students in 2025.
Is Harold Wood Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Harold Wood Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Harold Wood Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harold Wood Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.