Aylward Primary School vs Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
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.
Aylward Primary School
Stanmore · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
550 students
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Stanmore · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
797 students
| Measure | Aylward Primary School Stanmore, London | Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Stanmore, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1062 of 1,720 | #653 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6849 of 15,697 | #3852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 550 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 550 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Stanmore | Stanmore |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aylwardschool.org.uk/ | www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 55.2).
- •Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 74%).
- •Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 797 students compared with 550.
- •Aylward Primary School is a academy school while Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery 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 Aylward Primary School better than Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (70.4 vs 55.2 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 Aylward Primary School and Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stanmore and Stanmore in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylward Primary School: 550. Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylward Primary School and Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery rank in London?
Aylward Primary School is 1062nd of 1,720 and Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is 653rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).