Highwood Primary School vs Longwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwood Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Longwood School
Bushey · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
65 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Bushey, East of England | Longwood School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1545 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #12849 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 445 | 65 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 65 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 30.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwood.herts.sch.uk/ | longwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highwood Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 65.
- •Highwood Primary School is a local authority school while Longwood School is a independent 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 Highwood Primary School better than Longwood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highwood Primary School and Longwood School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 445. Longwood School: 65. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and Longwood School rank in East of England?
Highwood Primary School is 1545th of 1,872 and Longwood School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).