Edmonton County School vs Highfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonton County School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
2,091 students
Highfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
672 students
| Measure | Edmonton County School London, London | Highfield Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #410 of 640 | #396 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2214 of 4,090 | #2348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,091 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,091 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.edmontoncounty.org.uk | www.highfield-pri.enfield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 45.3).
- •Highfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •Highfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 8%).
- •Edmonton County School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 672.
- •Edmonton County School is a academy school while Highfield 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 Edmonton County School better than Highfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 45.3 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 Edmonton County School and Highfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmonton County School: 2,091. Highfield Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmonton County School and Highfield Primary School rank in London?
Edmonton County School is 410th of 640 and Highfield Primary School is 396th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).