Ardleigh Green Junior School vs Harold Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
Harold Wood Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
641 students
| Measure | Ardleigh Green Junior School Hornchurch, London | Harold Wood Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #406 of 1,720 | #1191 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2401 of 15,697 | #8011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ardleighgreenjun.org.uk/ | haroldwoodprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Ardleigh Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 49.9).
- •Ardleigh Green Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 52%).
- •Harold Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Harold Wood Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 360.
- •Ardleigh Green Junior School is a academy school while Harold Wood 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 Ardleigh Green Junior School better than Harold Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ardleigh Green Junior School ranks higher (78.3 vs 49.9 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 Ardleigh Green Junior School and Harold Wood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardleigh Green Junior School: 360. Harold Wood Primary School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardleigh Green Junior School and Harold Wood Primary School rank in London?
Ardleigh Green Junior School is 406th of 1,720 and Harold Wood Primary School is 1191st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).