Fairford Academy Barnehurst vs Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
452 students
Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | Fairford Academy Barnehurst Bexleyheath, London | Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Erith, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1484 of 1,720 | #1042 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11266 of 15,697 | #6644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Bexleyheath | Erith |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fairfordacademy.org/ | www.habssladegreenprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 34.8).
- •Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Fairford Academy Barnehurst is the larger school with 452 students compared with 280.
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 Fairford Academy Barnehurst better than Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary ranks higher (56.2 vs 34.8 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 Fairford Academy Barnehurst and Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Erith in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst: 452. Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairford Academy Barnehurst and Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary rank in London?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst is 1484th of 1,720 and Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary is 1042nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).