Harlowbury Primary School vs High Wych Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlowbury Primary School
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
High Wych Church of England Primary School
Sawbridgeworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Harlowbury Primary School Harlow, East of England | High Wych Church of England Primary School Sawbridgeworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,872 | #832 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9392 of 15,697 | #6906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 184 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Sawbridgeworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/ | www.highwych.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Wych Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 43.5).
- •Harlowbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 63%).
- •High Wych Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •High Wych Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 184.
- •Harlowbury Primary School is a academy school while High Wych Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harlowbury Primary School better than High Wych Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Wych Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 43.5 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 Harlowbury Primary School and High Wych Church of England Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Sawbridgeworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlowbury Primary School: 184. High Wych Church of England Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlowbury Primary School and High Wych Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Harlowbury Primary School is 1136th of 1,872 and High Wych Church of England Primary School is 832nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).