Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery vs Squirrels Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
600 students
| Measure | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Romford, London | Squirrels Heath Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #451 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #2642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 163 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 600 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/ | www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 163.
- •Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent school while Squirrels Heath 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 Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery better than Squirrels Heath Primary School?
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 Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and Squirrels Heath Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery: 163. Squirrels Heath Primary School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery and Squirrels Heath Primary School rank in London?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and Squirrels Heath Primary School is 451st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).