Earlsmead Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlsmead Primary School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
344 students
Willow Tree Primary School
Northolt · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Earlsmead Primary School Harrow, London | Willow Tree Primary School Northolt, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1531 of 1,720 | #1142 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11972 of 15,697 | #7589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 344 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Harrow | Northolt |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.earlsmeadprimaryschool.co.uk | www.willow-treeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 31.3).
- •Willow Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Willow Tree Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Willow Tree Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 344.
- •Earlsmead Primary School is a academy school while Willow Tree 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 Earlsmead Primary School better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Tree Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 31.3 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 Earlsmead Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Northolt in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlsmead Primary School: 344. Willow Tree Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlsmead Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in London?
Earlsmead Primary School is 1531st of 1,720 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1142nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).