Cranford Park Academy vs Harlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranford Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
831 students
Harlington School
Hayes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,409 students
| Measure | Cranford Park Academy Hayes, London | Harlington School Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,720 | #478 of 640 |
| National rank | #4364 of 15,697 | #2745 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 831 | 1,409 |
| Pupils on roll | 831 | 1,409 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Hayes | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cranfordpark.academy | www.harlingtonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cranford Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 34.0).
- •Harlington School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 831.
- •Cranford Park Academy is a academy school while Harlington 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 Cranford Park Academy better than Harlington School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranford Park Academy ranks higher (67.5 vs 34.0 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 Cranford Park Academy and Harlington School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranford Park Academy: 831. Harlington School: 1,409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranford Park Academy and Harlington School rank in London?
Cranford Park Academy is 735th of 1,720 and Harlington School is 478th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).