Dormers Wells Primary School vs Hambrough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormers Wells Primary School
Southall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Hambrough Primary School
Middlesex · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Dormers Wells Primary School Southall, London | Hambrough Primary School Middlesex, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 1,720 | #702 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9550 of 15,697 | #4156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 49.8% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Southall | Middlesex |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dwps.co.uk | www.hambrough.ealing.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hambrough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 42.8).
- •Hambrough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 64%).
- •Dormers Wells Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Hambrough Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 418.
- •Dormers Wells Primary School is a academy school while Hambrough Primary 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 Dormers Wells Primary School better than Hambrough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hambrough Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 42.8 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 Dormers Wells Primary School and Hambrough Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southall and Middlesex in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dormers Wells Primary School: 418. Hambrough Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dormers Wells Primary School and Hambrough Primary School rank in London?
Dormers Wells Primary School is 1330th of 1,720 and Hambrough Primary School is 702nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).