Edmund Waller Primary School vs Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 532 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Waller Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Edmund Waller Primary School London, London | Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,720 | #43 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3486 of 15,697 | #298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 434 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 28% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.habshatchamfree.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 72.2).
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 72%).
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 12%).
- •Edmund Waller Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 410.
- •Edmund Waller Primary School is a local authority school while Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School is a academy 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 Edmund Waller Primary School better than Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School ranks higher (95.3 vs 72.2 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 Edmund Waller Primary School and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmund Waller Primary School: 434. Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmund Waller Primary School and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School rank in London?
Edmund Waller Primary School is 594th of 1,720 and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School is 43rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).