Hilldene Primary School
#1173 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7843 of 15,697 nationally
About Hilldene Primary School
Hilldene Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Havering local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 643 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1173rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 643; capacity filled 89.3%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Hilldene Primary School ranks 31st 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%)61%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)24.2%
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 Hilldene Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 643
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 61%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hilldene Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students · 336 m away
Broadford Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students · 993 m away
Edullect Academy Independent School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
41 students · 1.2 km away
Koru Independent AP Academy
Romford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
33 students · 1.2 km away
Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students · 1.3 km away
Drapers' Brookside Infant School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
198 students · 1.4 km away
Mead Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
801 students · 1.6 km away
Bower Park Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
965 students · 1.8 km away
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students · 1.9 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.
Goodmayes Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
West Lodge Primary School
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642 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
Singlegate Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
Wimbledon Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilldene Primary School a good school?
Hilldene Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 50.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1173 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 Hilldene Primary School rank in London?
Hilldene Primary School ranks #1173 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7843 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hilldene Primary School?
Hilldene Primary School had 643 students in 2025.
Is Hilldene Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hilldene Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hilldene Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hilldene Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.