Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery vs Roydon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Roydon Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Harlow, East of England | Roydon Primary Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 1,872 | #1319 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2742 of 15,697 | #10840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 454 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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 | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harestreet.essex.sch.uk/ | www.roydonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 36.9).
- •Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 59%).
- •Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 454 students compared with 173.
- •Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Roydon Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery better than Roydon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (76.4 vs 36.9 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 Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery and Roydon Primary Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery: 454. Roydon Primary Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery and Roydon Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is 352nd of 1,872 and Roydon Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).