High Beech CofE Primary School vs King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Beech CofE Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Waltham Abbey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
812 students
| Measure | High Beech CofE Primary School Loughton, East of England | King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Waltham Abbey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 1,872 | #382 of 460 |
| National rank | #14555 of 15,697 | #3190 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 105 | 812 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 812 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughton | Waltham Abbey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highbeechschool.org.uk/ | www.kha-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 16.1).
- •King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is the larger school with 812 students compared with 105.
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 High Beech CofE Primary School better than King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy ranks higher (25.0 vs 16.1 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 High Beech CofE Primary School and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Waltham Abbey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Beech CofE Primary School: 105. King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy: 812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Beech CofE Primary School and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy rank in East of England?
High Beech CofE Primary School is 1752nd of 1,872 and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is 382nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).