Cedars Manor School vs Whitefriars School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedars Manor School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
Whitefriars School
Harrow · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,419 students
| Measure | Cedars Manor School Harrow, London | Whitefriars School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1660 of 1,720 | #514 of 640 |
| National rank | #14086 of 15,697 | #3108 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 339 | 1,419 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 1,419 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.9 |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cedarsmanorschool.co.uk/ | www.whitefriarsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Whitefriars School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 19.3).
- •Cedars Manor School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 44%).
- •Whitefriars School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Whitefriars School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 339.
- •Cedars Manor School is a local authority school while Whitefriars School is a academy 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 Cedars Manor School better than Whitefriars School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitefriars School ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.3 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 Cedars Manor School and Whitefriars School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedars Manor School: 339. Whitefriars School: 1,419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Manor School and Whitefriars School rank in London?
Cedars Manor School is 1660th of 1,720 and Whitefriars School is 514th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).