Alpha Preparatory School vs Heartwood House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Preparatory School
Harrow · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
Heartwood House
Harrow · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
60 students
| Measure | Alpha Preparatory School Harrow, London | Heartwood House Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #634 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #4070 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 110 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 60 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 5.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 6.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk | www.heartwoodhouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alpha Preparatory School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 60.
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 Alpha Preparatory School better than Heartwood House?
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 Alpha Preparatory School and Heartwood House?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alpha Preparatory School: 110. Heartwood House: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alpha Preparatory School and Heartwood House rank in London?
Alpha Preparatory School is unranked and Heartwood House is 634th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).