Cherry Lane Primary School vs Heathrow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Lane Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
562 students
Heathrow Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Cherry Lane Primary School West Drayton, London | Heathrow Primary School West Drayton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1624 of 1,720 | #538 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13404 of 15,697 | #3123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 562 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 562 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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 | West Drayton | West Drayton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cherrylane.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.heathrowprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathrow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 23.8).
- •Heathrow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 46%).
- •Heathrow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Cherry Lane Primary School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 396.
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 Cherry Lane Primary School better than Heathrow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathrow Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 23.8 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 Cherry Lane Primary School and Heathrow Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between West Drayton and West Drayton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Lane Primary School: 562. Heathrow Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Lane Primary School and Heathrow Primary School rank in London?
Cherry Lane Primary School is 1624th of 1,720 and Heathrow Primary School is 538th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).