Fairlawn Primary School vs Horniman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 494 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlawn Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Horniman Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Fairlawn Primary School London, London | Horniman Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #345 of 1,720 | #534 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2081 of 15,697 | #3106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 362 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 12% |
| 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.fairlawn.lewisham.sch.uk | www.hornimanprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Fairlawn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 74.3).
- •Fairlawn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •Fairlawn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •Fairlawn Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 201.
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 Fairlawn Primary School better than Horniman Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairlawn Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 74.3 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 Fairlawn Primary School and Horniman Primary School?
About 494 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairlawn Primary School: 362. Horniman Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairlawn Primary School and Horniman Primary School rank in London?
Fairlawn Primary School is 345th of 1,720 and Horniman Primary School is 534th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).