Harlowbury Primary School vs Newhall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Newhall Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
| Measure | Harlowbury Primary School Harlow, East of England | Newhall Primary Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,872 | #740 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9392 of 15,697 | #6205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 184 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 118.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/ | www.newhallacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Newhall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 43.5).
- •Newhall Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Newhall Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Newhall Primary Academy is the larger school with 497 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 Harlowbury Primary School better than Newhall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newhall Primary Academy ranks higher (58.3 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 Newhall Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlowbury Primary School: 184. Newhall Primary Academy: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlowbury Primary School and Newhall Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Harlowbury Primary School is 1136th of 1,872 and Newhall Primary Academy is 740th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).