Barrow Hedges Primary School vs Stanley Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 854 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hedges Primary School
CARSHALTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
692 students
Stanley Park Junior School
Carshalton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
368 students
| Measure | Barrow Hedges Primary School CARSHALTON, London | Stanley Park Junior School Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,720 | #597 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1175 of 15,697 | #3499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 692 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 13% |
| 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 | CARSHALTON | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barrowhedgesprimary.co.uk | www.spjs.org |
The verdict
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 72.2).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 13%).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 368.
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School is a academy school while Stanley Park Junior 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 Barrow Hedges Primary School better than Stanley Park Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Hedges Primary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 72.2 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 Barrow Hedges Primary School and Stanley Park Junior School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between CARSHALTON and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hedges Primary School: 692. Stanley Park Junior School: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hedges Primary School and Stanley Park Junior School rank in London?
Barrow Hedges Primary School is 185th of 1,720 and Stanley Park Junior School is 597th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).