Beehive Preparatory School vs Valentines High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students
Valentines High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students
| Measure | Beehive Preparatory School Ilford, London | Valentines High School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #147 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #684 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 44 | 1,357 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 1,357 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 48.4% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.2 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | beehiveprepschool.com | www.valentines-sch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valentines High School is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 44.
- •Beehive Preparatory School is a independent school while Valentines High 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 Beehive Preparatory School better than Valentines High School?
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 Beehive Preparatory School and Valentines High School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beehive Preparatory School: 44. Valentines High School: 1,357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beehive Preparatory School and Valentines High School rank in London?
Beehive Preparatory School is unranked and Valentines High School is 147th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).