Cherry Lane Primary School vs Pinkwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km 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
Pinkwell Primary School
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
569 students
| Measure | Cherry Lane Primary School West Drayton, London | Pinkwell Primary School Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1624 of 1,720 | #1500 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13404 of 15,697 | #11449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 562 | 569 |
| Pupils on roll | 562 | 569 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cherrylane.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.pinkwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pinkwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 23.8).
- •Pinkwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 46%).
- •Pinkwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Pinkwell Primary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 562.
- •Cherry Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Pinkwell Primary 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 Cherry Lane Primary School better than Pinkwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pinkwell Primary School ranks higher (33.9 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 Pinkwell Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Drayton and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Lane Primary School: 562. Pinkwell Primary School: 569. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Lane Primary School and Pinkwell Primary School rank in London?
Cherry Lane Primary School is 1624th of 1,720 and Pinkwell Primary School is 1500th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).