Cavendish Primary School vs The Harrodian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 770 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
The Harrodian School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,034 students
| Measure | Cavendish Primary School London, London | The Harrodian School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #941 of 1,720 | #13 of 640 |
| National rank | #5839 of 15,697 | #32 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 197 | 1,034 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,034 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 75.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cavendishschool.org.uk/ | www.harrodian.com |
The verdict
- •The Harrodian School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.0 vs 60.0).
- •The Harrodian School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 197.
- •Cavendish Primary School is a local authority school while The Harrodian School is a independent 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 Cavendish Primary School better than The Harrodian School?
On the Success Index (England), The Harrodian School ranks higher (98.0 vs 60.0 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 Cavendish Primary School and The Harrodian School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Primary School: 197. The Harrodian School: 1,034. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Primary School and The Harrodian School rank in London?
Cavendish Primary School is 941st of 1,720 and The Harrodian School is 13th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).