The Highway Primary School
#820 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4897 of 15,697 nationally
About The Highway Primary School
The Highway Primary School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 820th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; The Highway Primary School ranks 15th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- 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%)17.4%
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 The Highway Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Highway Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Orpington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students · 878 m away
Chelsfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 1.2 km away
Warren Road Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
838 students · 1.4 km away
Orion Blenheim
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students · 1.5 km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students · 1.5 km away
Green Street Green Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
433 students · 1.6 km away
Harris Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
499 students · 1.7 km away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students · 2.2 km away
Tubbenden Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
647 students · 2.3 km away
St Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Hanworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
Greenside Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
St George's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Highway Primary School a good school?
The Highway Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #820 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 The Highway Primary School rank in London?
The Highway Primary School ranks #820 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4897 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Highway Primary School?
The Highway Primary School had 207 students in 2025.
Is The Highway Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Highway Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Highway Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Highway Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.