Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School vs Harlowbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 800 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Old Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Harlowbury Primary School
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School Old Harlow, East of England | Harlowbury Primary School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1322 of 1,872 | #1136 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10877 of 15,697 | #9392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Old Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fandbharlow.uk | www.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harlowbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 36.7).
- •Harlowbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 184.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School better than Harlowbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlowbury Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 36.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School and Harlowbury Primary School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Old Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School: 208. Harlowbury Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School and Harlowbury Primary School rank in East of England?
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School is 1322nd of 1,872 and Harlowbury Primary School is 1136th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).