Benhurst Primary School vs Harrow Lodge Primary School
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.
Benhurst Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
456 students
| Measure | Benhurst Primary School Hornchurch, London | Harrow Lodge Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,720 | #1158 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8048 of 15,697 | #7713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk/ | www.harrowlodgeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 49.7).
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Harrow Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 410.
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 Harrow Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow Lodge Primary School ranks higher (51.2 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 Harrow Lodge Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhurst Primary School: 410. Harrow Lodge Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhurst Primary School and Harrow Lodge Primary School rank in London?
Benhurst Primary School is 1195th of 1,720 and Harrow Lodge Primary School is 1158th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).