Buckingham Preparatory School vs Nower Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Preparatory School
Pinner · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
Nower Hill High School
Pinner · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,030 students
| Measure | Buckingham Preparatory School Pinner, London | Nower Hill High School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #97 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #466 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 103 | 2,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 2,030 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Pinner | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buckprep.org | www.nowerhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nower Hill High School is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 103.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is a independent school while Nower Hill High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is boys and Nower Hill High School is co-educational.
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 Buckingham Preparatory School better than Nower Hill 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 Buckingham Preparatory School and Nower Hill High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pinner and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Preparatory School: 103. Nower Hill High School: 2,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Preparatory School and Nower Hill High School rank in London?
Buckingham Preparatory School is unranked and Nower Hill High School is 97th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).