Freshsteps Independent school vs Heartwood House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshsteps Independent school
Brimsdown · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
55 students
Heartwood House
Harrow · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
60 students
| Measure | Freshsteps Independent school Brimsdown, London | Heartwood House Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #634 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #4070 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 55 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 60 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 1.2 | 5.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 6.7% |
| EBacc average points | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brimsdown | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.freshstepseducationcentre.org.uk | www.heartwoodhouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (2.1 vs 2.7).
- •Heartwood House is the larger school with 60 students compared with 55.
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 Freshsteps Independent school better than Heartwood House?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Freshsteps Independent school and Heartwood House?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Brimsdown and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freshsteps Independent school: 55. Heartwood House: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freshsteps Independent school and Heartwood House rank in London?
Freshsteps Independent school is unranked and Heartwood House is 634th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).