Benhurst Primary School vs Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhurst Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Benhurst Primary School Hornchurch, London | Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,720 | #43 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8048 of 15,697 | #298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 28% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk/ | www.habshatchamfree.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 49.7).
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 63%).
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 4%).
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 Benhurst Primary School better than Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School ranks higher (95.3 vs 49.7 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 Benhurst Primary School and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhurst Primary School: 410. Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhurst Primary School and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School rank in London?
Benhurst Primary School is 1195th of 1,720 and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School is 43rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).