Barrow Hedges Primary School vs Wood Field Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km 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
Wood Field Primary School
Carshalton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
604 students
| Measure | Barrow Hedges Primary School CARSHALTON, London | Wood Field Primary School Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,720 | #1345 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1175 of 15,697 | #9685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | CARSHALTON | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barrowhedgesprimary.co.uk | www.woodfieldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 42.2).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 5%).
- •Barrow Hedges Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 604.
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 Wood Field Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Hedges Primary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 42.2 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 Wood Field Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between CARSHALTON and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hedges Primary School: 692. Wood Field Primary School: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hedges Primary School and Wood Field Primary School rank in London?
Barrow Hedges Primary School is 185th of 1,720 and Wood Field Primary School is 1345th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).