Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School vs Whitehall 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.
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
Whitehall School
Uxbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Uxbridge, London | Whitehall School Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1413 of 1,720 | #1344 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10456 of 15,697 | #9684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Uxbridge | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cowley.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.whitehallschool.org |
The verdict
- •Whitehall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 38.5).
- •Whitehall School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Whitehall School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 395.
- •Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is a academy school while Whitehall School is a local authority 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 Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School better than Whitehall School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitehall School ranks higher (42.2 vs 38.5 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 Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School and Whitehall School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School: 395. Whitehall School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School and Whitehall School rank in London?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is 1413th of 1,720 and Whitehall School is 1344th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).